footslog
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈfʊtˌslɒg/
KK: /ˈfʊtˌslɔg/
intransitive verb
Definition
To walk or march, often for a long distance, usually with effort or determination.
Example
After a long day of hiking, we had to footslog back to the campsite.
Tense Forms
Past: footslogged
Past Participle: footslogged
Conversation
Are you ready to footslog through the park today?
Absolutely! I love long walks in nature.
Great! It might take us a while to footslog all the way to the lake.
No problem, I enjoy the journey as much as the destination.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tread
march
plod
Antonyms
run
dash
sprint
noun
Definition
A long and tiring walk or journey, often over difficult terrain.
Example
After a long footslog through the mountains, we finally reached the campsite.
Conversation
I heard you went on a long hike last weekend.
Yeah, it turned into quite the footslog by the end!
That sounds exhausting! How did you manage it?
Root Explanation
The word 'footslog' originates from Old English 'fōt' (meaning foot) and 'slog' (meaning to walk heavily or laboriously). It describes the act of walking with a heavy or labored step, often due to fatigue or effort.
Memory Tip
Think of 'foot' as the part of the body you walk on, and 'slog' as walking heavily. This helps you remember that 'footslog' means to walk heavily or laboriously.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.