Plodded: meaning, definitions and examples
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plodded
[ plษd ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น caminhou lentamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเฅเคฐเฅ-เคงเฅเคฐเฅ เคเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schlurfte
๐ฎ๐ฉ berjalan lambat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะปะตะฝัะฐัะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ wlec siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใฎใใฎใๆญฉใ
๐ซ๐ท avancer lentement
๐ช๐ธ caminar pesadamente
๐น๐ท aฤฤฑr aฤฤฑr yรผrรผdรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฆฌ๊ฒ ๊ฑท๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุดู ุจุจุทุก
๐จ๐ฟ plรญลพil se
๐ธ๐ฐ plazil sa
๐จ๐ณ ็ผๆ ข่ก่ตฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ poฤasi hoditi
๐ฎ๐ธ ganga hรฆgt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐัั ะถาฏัะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแจแแแแแแ แ แกแแแแ แแแซแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yavaล-yavaล getdi
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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