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morass - Word of the Day - Thu Apr 27, 2023


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morass - (noun) - a bog; marsh; swamp

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It's hard to escape from the morass and the things that do, probably aren't good for you.

 

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Yes, the word doesn't mean what it sounds like.  

Morass can also mean a complicated or confused situation.  

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2 hours ago, Bill W said:

Yes, the word doesn't mean what it sounds like.  

Morass can also mean a complicated or confused situation.  

This is a classic example I think, of why people learning English seem to have such a hard time of it. Of course, it could be as easy as it sounds, in this instance the plural of which would be........., please.:gikkle:

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5 hours ago, Bill W said:

Yes, the word doesn't mean what it sounds like.  

Morass can also mean a complicated or confused situation.  

It's also the perfect setup for a joke, since it's where you end up when you get caught indulging in it.

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The older I get, the morass I get. Time for new pants, again 😥

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