ruts

[rʌts]

ruts Definition

• 1. a long deep track made by the repeated passage of the wheels of vehicles
• 2. a habit or pattern of behavior that has become dull and unproductive but is hard to change

Using ruts: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ruts" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The car got stuck in the ruts on the dirt road.

• Example

  The company was stuck in a rut and needed to make changes to stay competitive.

• Example

  I need to break out of my rut and try something new.

ruts Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ruts

• groove
• furrow
• track
• trench
• routine
• pattern
• monotony

Antonyms for ruts

• innovation
• variety

Phrases with ruts

• in a rut

  stuck in a pattern of behavior that has become dull and unproductive

  Example

  I've been in a rut lately, doing the same thing every day.

• get into a rut

  to start doing the same thing all the time, especially when it is boring

  Example

  I don't want to get into a rut with my job.

• rutted road

  a road with many ruts

  Example

  The rutted road was difficult to drive on.

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Summary: ruts in Brief

The term 'ruts' [rʌts] refers to long deep tracks made by the repeated passage of vehicles, as well as patterns of behavior that have become dull and unproductive. Examples include 'The car got stuck in the ruts on the dirt road.' and 'I need to break out of my rut and try something new.' 'Ruts' extends into phrases like 'in a rut,' denoting being stuck in an unproductive pattern, and 'get into a rut,' referring to starting a boring routine.