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- [jog]
- /dʒɒg/
- /dʒɒɡ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jog]
- /dʒɒg/
Definitions of jog word
- verb with object jog to move or shake with a push or jerk: The horseman jogged the reins lightly. 1
- verb with object jog to cause to function with a jolt for a moment or in a series of disconnected motions: He jogged the motor and started the machine. 1
- verb with object jog to push slightly, as to arouse the attention; nudge: She jogged his elbow when she wanted to be introduced to one of his friends. 1
- verb with object jog to stir or jolt into activity or alertness, as by a hint or reminder: to jog a person's memory. 1
- verb with object jog to cause (a horse) to go at a steady trot. 1
- verb with object jog Printing. to align the edges of (a stack of sheets of paper of the same size) by gently tapping. 1
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Origin of jog
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; blend of jot to jog (now dial.) and shog to shake, jog (late Middle English shoggen)
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Parts of speech for Jog
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jog popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jog
verb jog
- run — execution
- keep fit — do physical exercise
- trot — (of a horse) to go at a gait between a walk and a run, in which the legs move in diagonal pairs, but not quite simultaneously, so that when the movement is slow one foot at least is always on the ground, and when fast all four feet are momentarily off the ground at once.
- train — Railroads. a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
- sprint — to race or move at full speed, especially for a short distance, as in running, rowing, etc.
noun jog
- mnemonic — assisting or intended to assist the memory.
- memory — the mental capacity or faculty of retaining and reviving facts, events, impressions, etc., or of recalling or recognizing previous experiences.
- one-two — Also called one-two punch. Boxing. a left-hand jab immediately followed by a right cross.
- thunderbolt — a flash of lightning with the accompanying thunder.
- jaunt — a short journey, especially one taken for pleasure.
Antonyms for jog
verb jog
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- discourage — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
- leave alone — separate, apart, or isolated from others: I want to be alone.
- lull — to put to sleep or rest by soothing means: to lull a child by singing.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
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