Trudged: meaning, definitions and examples

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trudged

 

[ trʌdʒd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

walking heavily

To trudge means to walk with slow, heavy steps, typically due to exhaustion or difficult conditions. It conveys a sense of laborious movement, often as a result of fatigue or hardship.

Synonyms

march, plod, stomp

Examples of usage

  • After the long hike, we trudged back to camp.
  • She trudged through the snow, feeling the weight of her backpack.
  • He trudged along the road, thinking about the challenges ahead.

Translations

Translations of the word "trudged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arrastou-se

🇮🇳 कदम बढ़ाना

🇩🇪 schlurfen

🇮🇩 melangkah berat

🇺🇦 важко йти

🇵🇱 wlec się

🇯🇵 足を引きずる

🇫🇷 avancer péniblement

🇪🇸 caminar con esfuerzo

🇹🇷 zorla yürümek

🇰🇷 힘겹게 걷다

🇸🇦 يمشي بصعوبة

🇨🇿 táhnout se

🇸🇰 ťahať sa

🇨🇳 艰难行走

🇸🇮 vleči se

🇮🇸 draga sig

🇰🇿 қиындықпен жүру

🇬🇪 სირთულით სიარული

🇦🇿 çətinliklə getmək

🇲🇽 caminar con dificultad

Etymology

The word 'trudge' has its origins in the mid-17th century, derived from the earlier term 'trudgen', which even then meant to walk laboriously. It likely stems from the Middle English word 'trudgen', appearing as a variant in the Middle Dutch word 'troggin', which means to walk heavily or laboriously. The development of the word reflects the physical effort and determination associated with striding through tough environments, such as in deep snow or rough terrain. Over time, 'trudge' has maintained its connotation of laborious movement, often evoking imagery of exhaustion or perseverance during challenging situations.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,018, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.