What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
plod
Example
The hiker plodded up the steep mountain trail. [plodded: past tense]
Example
I had to plod through the boring paperwork before I could go home. [plod: verb]
trudge
Example
The soldier trudged through the muddy field, weighed down by his heavy gear. [trudged: past tense]
Example
I had to trudge through the snow to get to work this morning. [trudge: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Plod and trudge are both less commonly used words in everyday language, but plod is slightly more common than trudge.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between plod and trudge?
Both plod and trudge are considered formal words and are less likely to be used in casual conversation. However, plod may be slightly less formal than trudge due to its softer sound and more neutral connotation.
