Basic Details
Word: Trudge
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To walk slowly and heavily, usually because you are tired or carrying something.
Synonyms: Plod, slog, trek
Antonyms: Glide, skip, sprint
Idioms and Phrases
- Trudge through the mud: To move slowly and with difficulty through wet, muddy ground. Example: "We had to trudge through the mud after the heavy rain."
- Trudge along: To continue on a difficult journey or task, often feeling tired or weary. Example: "Despite feeling tired, she had to trudge along to finish her homework."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After a long day at school, I had to trudge home, my backpack feeling heavier with every step.
Example 2: The hikers began to trudge up the steep hill, taking breaks to catch their breath.
Example 3: He watched as the workers trudged through the snow, determined to reach their destination.
Fun Fact
The word "trudge" comes from the Middle English word "trudgen," which means to walk heavily or with difficulty. It's often associated with hard work or tiring journeys.
Famous Quote
"Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax and trudge on." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "trudge" mean?
a) To walk quickly
b) To walk slowly and heavily
c) To run with energy
d) To skip happily
Answer: b) To walk slowly and heavily
2. Which of these is a synonym of "trudge"?
a) Glide
b) Plod
c) Sprint
d) Dance
Answer: b) Plod
3. Which of the following words is an antonym of "trudge"?
a) Slog
b) Trek
c) Skip
d) Plod
Answer: c) Skip
4. Which sentence uses "trudge" correctly?
a) He decided to trudge through the math test because it was easy.
b) They trudged along the trail, tired but happy.
c) She loves to trudge fast when she hears her favourite song.
d) The children trudged excitedly into the playground.
Answer: b) They trudged along the trail, tired but happy.
5. What does "trudge through the mud" mean?
a) To walk quickly in the mud
b) To slide effortlessly in the mud
c) To move slowly and with effort in mud
d) To dance joyfully in the mud
Answer: c) To move slowly and with effort in mud
