fogged

fog

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fog, fawg]
- /fɒg, fɔg/
- /fɒɡ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fog, fawg]
- /fɒg, fɔg/

Definitions of fogged word

noun fogged a cloudlike mass or layer of minute water droplets or ice crystals near the surface of the earth, appreciably reducing visibility. Compare ice fog, mist, smog. 1
noun fogged any darkened state of the atmosphere, or the diffused substance that causes it. 1
noun fogged a state of mental confusion or unawareness; daze; stupor: The survivors were in a fog for days after the catastrophe. 1
noun fogged Photography. a hazy effect on a developed negative or positive, caused by light other than that forming the image, by improper handling during development, or by the use of excessively old film. 1
noun fogged Physical Chemistry. a mixture consisting of liquid particles dispersed in a gaseous medium. 1
verb with object fogged to cover or envelop with or as if with fog: The steam in the room fogged his glasses. 1

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Origin of fogged

First appearance:

before 1535

One of the 29% oldest English words

1535-45; perhaps by back formation from foggy. See fog2

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Parts of speech for Fogged

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Fogged

fogged popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 59% 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.

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Synonyms for fogged

adjective fogged

steamy — consisting of or resembling steam.

Just one Synonym for fogged

Antonyms for fogged

verb fogged

clarified — Clarified butter has been made clear by being heated.
cleared — Simple past tense and past participle of clear.
enlightened — Having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook.
explained — Simple past tense and past participle of explain.

All 7 Antonyms of fogged