jogging
- 01 A2 Elementary
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.
Simple“He goes jogging in the park every morning before work.”
In context“Daily jogging has been shown to improve cardiovascular health significantly, provided the runner maintains a consistent schedule and proper form.”
PitfallI go to jogging every morning. I go jogging every morning.When using 'go' with an activity ending in -ing, do not use 'to'.
- 02 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.
Simple“I saw her jogging down the street toward the bus stop.”
In context“While jogging his memory about the events of that night, the witness suddenly recalled seeing a dark car parked near the entrance.”
From jog + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.