Trudge
Verb
Definition: To walk or march wearily or laboriously, as if with heavy steps.
Synonyms: Plod, Slog, Tramp
Antonyms: Glide, Skip, Stride
Examples:
- After a long day of hiking, they trudged back to the campsite.
- He trudged through the snow, his feet sinking with each step.
Mnemonics:
- Imagine a person walking with heavy boots on a muddy path, struggling to lift each foot.
Etymology:
Origin:
Middle English "truggen" (related to "tread")
Historical Usage:The word has been used since the Middle English period to depict the action of walking or marching heavily.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Trudge on"
Explanation:To continue with determination or perseverance despite difficulties or weariness.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Assuming trudge means simply walking slowly.
Explanation:Trudging implies not only slow movement but also a sense of exhaustion or weariness.