trudge

[trʌdʒ]

trudge Definition

to walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.

Using trudge: Examples

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

• Example

  We trudged through the snow for hours.

• Example

  He trudged up the stairs to his apartment.

• Example

  She trudged home from work in the rain.

• Example

  The soldiers trudged through the mud during training.

trudge Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for trudge

• plod
• stomp
• shuffle
• tread
• march

Antonyms for trudge

• skip
• bounce
• prance

Phrases with trudge

• trudge along

  to continue walking slowly and heavily

  Example

  We trudged along the path, hoping to reach the campsite before dark.

• trudge through

  to walk through something with difficulty, especially because it is thick or deep

  Example

  We had to trudge through the mud to get to the other side of the field.

• trudge up

  to walk up a slope or hill slowly and with effort

  Example

  We trudged up the steep hill, stopping to catch our breath every few minutes.

Origins of trudge

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Summary: trudge in Brief

'Trudge' [trʌdʒ] means to walk slowly and heavily, often due to exhaustion or harsh conditions. It is used to describe walking through difficult terrain or after a long day at work, as in 'She trudged home from work in the rain.' 'Trudge' can be combined with prepositions like 'through' or 'up,' as in 'We had to trudge through the mud to get to the other side of the field.'