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Wordabulary

mud

Pronunciation
Noun A1 Beginner

Quick answer

Soft, wet earth, formed when rain mixes with soil.

"The children came home covered in mud after playing outside."

Usage notes

Clear as mud is a joking way to say something is actually very confusing.

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The children came home covered in _____ after playing outside."

Answer: mud

In your own words, what does "mud" mean?

Soft, wet earth, formed when rain mixes with soil.

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