Fog (Noun)

Meaning 1

An atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

  • Murkiness
  • Fogginess
  • Murk

Hypernyms

  • Atmospheric State

Related Words

  • Foggy (adjective)
  • Fog (verb)

Meaning 2

Confusion characterized by lack of clarity.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

  • The complexity of the financial jargon created a fog that made it difficult for her to understand the terms of the contract.
  • After a few too many drinks, his mind was in a fog and he couldn't remember how he got home.
  • The bureaucratic red tape surrounding the new policy had created a fog of confusion among the employees.
  • The politician's vague answers to the journalist's questions only added to the fog of uncertainty surrounding the scandal.
  • The professor's convoluted explanation of the theory left the students in a fog, struggling to grasp the concept.

Synonyms

  • Daze
  • Haze

Hypernyms

  • Confusedness
  • Confusion
  • Muddiness
  • Disarray

Related Words

  • Foggy (adjective)
  • Fog (verb)

Meaning 3

Droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

Examples

  • The dense fog made it difficult to see more than a few feet in front of us.
  • A thick fog rolled in off the ocean, shrouding the city in mist.
  • The fog was so thick that we had to slow down to a crawl on the highway.
  • The valley was famous for its fog, which often lingered until mid-morning.
  • As we walked through the forest, the fog swirled around our ankles, making it hard to see the path.

Hyponyms

  • Pogonip
  • Pea-souper

Related Words

  • Foggy (adjective)
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