word
Mire
Myr
/ˈmaɪr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
mire
Dictionary meaning
A soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot.
Examples
- The country is still trying to climb out of the mire left by its previous president.
- The mud mired our cart.
Synonyms: slack
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