Word bank

Improve your reading skills, Memorize words and practice vocabulary

Memorized by 0+ users

log

/lɑɡ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large, thick piece of wood used as a structural element or for making fires.

    - "The explorers used logs to build a fire to keep warm."
    - "The tree was cut down and the logs were used to build the cabin."
    - "The logs were transported to the mill to be made into lumber."
  • noun

    A record or entry in a journal.

    - "She kept a log of her daily activities."
    - "The captain kept a log of the ship's progress."
    - "The meteorologist kept a log of weather conditions."
Pronunciation
  1. /lɑɡ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=631206"
  2. /lɑɡ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=631206"
  3. /lɑɡ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=631206"
  4. /lɑɡ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=631206"
  5. /lɑɡ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=631206"
Rhymes
Words rhyming with log
hog , dog , fog
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Log (Scottish Gaelic) : A loch or lake

  2. Log (Norwegian) : A log or record

Variants
List of all variants of log that leads to same result
log , logs , logged , logging , log- , logo- , -log , -logs , -logue , -logues , log in , log in to , log on , log on to , log-in , log-ins , log-on , log-ons , logged in , logged in to , logged into , logged on , logged on to , logged onto , logging in , logging in to , logging into , logging on , logging on to , logging onto , logs in , logs in to , logs into , logs on , logs on to , logs onto , log off , log out , logged off , logged out , logging off , logging out , logs off , logs out , log cabin
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

logs, logging, logged

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English hlāc meaning 'block of wood'.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. A log is the thickest part of a tree's trunk.

  2. Logs have been used for construction since ancient times.

  3. The largest log ever recorded was over 100 feet long and weighed over 2 million pounds.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Lumber: The processed wood from logs.

  2. Timber: Large trees or wood cut from them, suitable for construction.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, the log has been used as a symbol of memory and record-keeping. In art, logs have been used as sculptural elements and in photography. In music, there is a genre of music called 'log drum' which uses logs as percussion instruments.

How to Memorize "log"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, thick piece of wood.
    - Visualize a tree being cut down and the logs being transported.
    - Picture a fire burning logs.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with a large, heavy object.
    - Think of a tree being cut down and the logs being used for construction.
    - Remember the smell and sound of a fire burning logs.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym L-O-G to remember: Large, heavy, wood.
    - Create a mental image of a tree being cut down and the logs being transported.
    - Associate the word with the sound of a fire burning logs.

Memorize "log" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize log is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

  1. Highlighting:

    Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.

  2. Periodic Reminders:

    Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.

Install Now