fog
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/fɔɡ/
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/fɒɡ/
obscured visibility
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fog' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'fok,' where 'fok' meant 'snowstorm or spray.'
Historical Evolution
'fok' changed from the Old Norse word 'fok' and eventually became the modern English word 'fog.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'snowstorm or spray,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a thick cloud of tiny water droplets.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface, which obscures or restricts visibility.
The fog was so dense that we couldn't see the road ahead.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35