slog

verb
UK: /slɒɡ/
US: /slɑːɡ/

  1. To work hard at something that is difficult or tiring.

    1. I have to slog through this report before I can go home.
    2. He had to slog through mud to reach the other side of the field.

  2. To walk or move with difficulty or effort, often because you are tired.

    1. We had to slog up the hill in the hot sun.
    2. After a long day at work, I just want to slog my way home and relax.

Synonyms

toil plod tramp grind drudge labor trek trudge
slog noun

  1. A period of difficult or tiring work or effort.

    1. It was a real slog to finish the project on time.
    2. The last part of the race was a slog because I was so tired.

  2. A difficult walk or journey, often over rough ground.

    1. The trek across the mountains was a real slog.
    2. We had a long slog through the forest, but it was worth it for the view.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "slog" in English means: To work hard at something that is difficult or tiring., To walk or move with difficulty or effort, often because you are tired..

The phonetic transcription of "slog" is /slɒɡ/ in British English and /slɑːɡ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "slog": toil, plod, tramp, grind, drudge, labor, trek, trudge.

Example usage of "slog": "I have to slog through this report before I can go home.". More examples on the page.