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Frog

UK /["/frɒɡ/"]/US /["/frɔːɡ/"]/

Definition

a small animal with smooth skin, that lives both on land and in water (= is an amphibian). Frogs have very long back legs for jumping, and no tail.

In simple words: A small, jumping animal that usually has smooth skin and lives near water.

Examples

  • the croaking of frogs
  • The frog jumped into the pond.
  • There are three native species of frogs and toads in the UK.

Usage notes

Commonly used in casual conversation. Appropriate in educational contexts, nature discussions, or children's stories. Less suitable in formal documents.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'frog' jumping on a log — both start with 'f'!

Collocations

  • hop
  • jump
  • croak
  • spawn
  • frogs’ legs

Synonyms

  • amphibian
  • toad
  • croaker
  • jumping creature

Antonyms

  • toad

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'toad', which has warty skin.
  • Incorrectly pluralized as 'frogs' when referring to a species collectively.
  • Mispronounced as 'froag' instead of 'frog'.