Definition

Filled or soaked with water to the point of being heavy or difficult to manage.

Example

After the heavy rain, the fields became waterlogged and unfit for planting.

Conversation

Did you see the fields after the rain yesterday?

Yeah, they looked completely waterlogged and muddy.

I hope they dry out soon; it's hard to work in those conditions.

Definitely! It's tough when everything is so waterlogged.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Waterlogged → It is formed from "water" (from Old English *wæter*, meaning liquid that falls as rain or is found in rivers) and "logged" (from the verb "log" meaning to fill or saturate). The word describes something that has been saturated or filled with water, often to the point of being unable to absorb more.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'filled with water' — 'water' refers to the liquid, and 'logged' suggests it is saturated. This helps you remember that 'waterlogged' means something that is overly saturated with water.

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