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Fog

UK //fɒg// US //fɔg// Pronunciation

Definition

A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere, reducing visibility.

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In simple words: A thick cloud of tiny water drops in the air that makes things hard to see.

Examples

• The fog rolled in quickly, making the road almost invisible.
• Driving in fog can be very dangerous without proper caution.
• The city was shrouded in a thick fog early in the morning.
• After the heavy rain, a light fog began to settle over the lake.
• She felt a fog of confusion surrounding her after the news.
• The fog bank made the mountains appear ghostly and distant.
• As we walked through the fog, everything felt eerily quiet.
• The fog seemed to whisper secrets as it surrounded us.

Usage notes

Use 'fog' in both literal and metaphorical senses. In formal writing, avoid using 'fog' figuratively unless context allows.

Grammar pattern

fog + (verb/subject)

Memory hint

Think of 'fog' as a 'foggy' blanket covering everything.

Collocations

• heavy fog
• thick fog
• foggy weather
• dense fog
• coastal fog

Synonyms

• mist
• haze
• smog
• cloud
• vapor

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'smog', which is polluted fog
• Using 'fog' for a light mist instead of a thick cloud
• Incorrectly pluralizing 'fog' as 'fogs'