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

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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:
fig. At the time the country was mired in the Great Depression.
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