WordHive Learning Dictionary

Jog

verb, noun

Jog means to run slowly.

3 letters 1 syllable

What does Jog mean?

Jog means to run slowly.

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Dictionary definition

To run slowly and steadily, or a slow steady run.

Example sentences

Jog in a sentence

easy

We jog around the track.

medium

A short jog helped him feel more awake.

hard

The coach suggested a light jog before stretching.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Jog

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does jog mean?

Practice 2

Which sentence uses jog correctly?

Practice 3

Which word is closest in meaning to jog?

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Jog

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Sounds like

JAHG

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Synonyms

Words like Jog

runUse for moving quickly on foot.
trotUse for a steady, light run.
Antonyms

Opposite words

walkUse for moving more slowly on foot.
standUse for staying in one place.
Synonym practice

Want to practice jog synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "Mia went for a short jog around the track," then compare close word choices. Practice jog synonyms.

Word family

Jog word family

Base word

jog

verb

jogged

Ran slowly in the past.

noun

jogging

The activity of running slowly.

Related words
Student support

Understand Jog

Hint for students

Jog means to run slowly.

Common mix-up

Jog is not the same as walk. Jog means jog means to run slowly.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: A short jog helped him feel more awake. Clue words: short, helped, him. Underline clue words that show why jog fits instead of walk. Now write one new sentence that shows jog without using the word jog. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show jog?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A short jog helped him feel more awake." Why does jog fit better than walk?