Plodded: meaning, definitions and examples

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plodded

 

[ plษ’d ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement slowly

To plod means to walk heavily and slowly. This term often conveys a sense of effort or weariness, suggesting that the person is moving forward despite fatigue or obstacles. It can also imply a monotonous or tedious pace. In some contexts, plodding can carry a connotation of persistence, as if the individual is determined to keep going despite difficulties.

Synonyms

lug, plow, tread, trudge

Examples of usage

  • He plodded along the muddy path.
  • She plodded through her homework, taking her time.
  • The workers plodded back and forth, carrying heavy loads.
  • After a long day, he plodded toward his home.
  • They plodded through the heavy snow.

Translations

Translations of the word "plodded" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caminhou lentamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅ€เคฐเฅ‡-เคงเฅ€เคฐเฅ‡ เคšเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schlurfte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berjalan lambat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะตะฝั‚ะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wlec siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฎใ‚ใฎใ‚ๆญฉใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avancer lentement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caminar pesadamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aฤŸฤฑr aฤŸฤฑr yรผrรผdรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Š๋ฆฌ๊ฒŒ ๊ฑท๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดู‰ ุจุจุทุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plรญลพil se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plazil sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ผ“ๆ…ข่กŒ่ตฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poฤasi hoditi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ganga hรฆgt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐััƒ ะถาฏั€ะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒ•แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜ แƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ˜แƒ— แƒ›แƒแƒซแƒ แƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yavaลŸ-yavaลŸ getdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caminรณ lentamente

Etymology

The word 'plod' originates from the early 19th century, derived from an earlier term 'plodden', which likely stems from an imitative origin, echoing the sound of heavy, laborious walking. It is believed to have connections to the Middle English term 'plode', meaning to tread heavily. The evolution of the term has seen it maintained in use primarily to describe a slow, heavy movement, especially in contexts where effort and fatigue are evident. As industrialization progressed, the term began to reflect the laborious pace of workers, capturing both the physical exertion and the mental grind associated with hard labor. Over time, 'plod' became a metaphorical term in literature and common speech, symbolizing persistence and determination in the face of monotonous or difficult tasks.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,402, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.