Word
Definitions
01exercise
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun Sports
n. running at a slow, steady speed to stay healthy.
n. the activity of running at a slow or leisurely pace, typically for physical fitness rather than competition.
“He goes jogging in the park every morning before work.”
“Daily jogging has been shown to improve cardiovascular health significantly, provided the runner maintains a consistent schedule and proper form.”
Pitfall
I go to jogging every morning.
I go jogging every morning.
When using 'go' with an activity ending in -ing, do not use 'to'.
Synonyms
02moving slowly
A2 · Elementary
v. the -ing form of the verb 'jog', used to describe running slowly or pushing something gently.
v. the present participle and gerund of 'jog', used in continuous tenses or as a verbal noun.
“I saw her jogging down the street toward the bus stop.”
“While jogging his memory about the events of that night, the witness suddenly recalled seeing a dark car parked near the entrance.”
Etymology
From jog + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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