What does MIRED mean?

Word: Mired 1. Parts of Speech:

verb

2. Definitions:

1. to be stuck or entangled in something, especially mud or a difficult situation.

2. to involve someone or something in a difficult situation from which it is hard to escape.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈmaɪrd/

UK: /ˈmaɪəd/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "mired" comes from the Old Norse word "myrr" meaning "bog, swamp". It has been used in English since the 16th century. It is commonly used to describe someone or something that is stuck or trapped in a difficult situation, such as being mired in debt or mired in a political scandal.

5. Synonyms:

entangled, bogged down, stuck, trapped, snarled, embroiled

6. Related Words:

swamp, boggy, sticky, bogey, muddy

7. Example Sentences:

1. The car was mired in mud and couldn move.

2. The company was mired in debt and struggling to stay afloat.

3. The politician was mired in scandal and his career was in jeopardy.

4. The team was mired in a losing streak and morale was low.

5. The hiker became mired in quicksand and had to be rescued.