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- [bih-fog, -fawg]
- /bɪˈfɒg, -ˈfɔg/
- /bɪ.ˈfɒɡ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-fog, -fawg]
- /bɪˈfɒg, -ˈfɔg/
Definitions of befog word
- verb befog to surround with fog 3
- verb befog to make confused, vague, or less clear 3
- verb transitive befog to cover with or envelop in fog; make foggy 3
- verb transitive befog to make obscure or muddled; confuse; bewilder 3
- verb with object befog to envelop in fog or obscurity; becloud: Low-hanging clouds befogged the city. 1
- verb with object befog to render unclear; confuse by irrelevancies or distractions: Petty differences befogged the legislators' task. 1
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Origin of befog
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; be- + fog1
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Parts of speech for Befog
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
befog popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
befog usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for befog
verb befog
Antonyms for befog
verb befog
- clean — Something that is clean is free from dirt or unwanted marks.
- cleanse — To cleanse a place, person, or organization of something dirty, unpleasant, or evil means to make them free from it.
- purify — to make pure; free from anything that debases, pollutes, adulterates, or contaminates: to purify metals.
- brighten — If someone brightens or their face brightens, they suddenly look happier.
- lighten — to become less severe, stringent, or harsh; ease up: Border inspections have lightened recently.
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