Meaning of the word mire in English
What does mire mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
mire
US /maɪr/
UK /maɪr/
Noun
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Verb
1.
to cause something to sink in deep, wet, sticky earth, or fig. to cause someone or an activity to become trapped in a difficult situation:
Example:
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fig. At the time the country was mired in the Great Depression.
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