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trudge

[truhj] / trʌdʒ /
VERB
walk heavily
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lumber plod slog stumble traipse tramp trek wade
STRONG
clump footslog hike march step stump tread
WEAK
drag oneself plug along schlepp
Antonyms
STRONGEST
tiptoe

Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for trudge?
Trudge means to walk heavily, wearily, or with difficulty. Close synonyms include plod, tramp, lumber, and slog. The word schlep is sometimes used similarly, but it usually implies that something is being carried. Trudge can also be used as a noun meaning a long, difficult, tiring walk. Slog and tramp can also be used this way. Other synonyms for this sense are the noun use of traipse and the more figurative senses of hike and trek.
What is the opposite (antonym) of trudge?
Trudge usually implies difficulty and tiredness. Some words that suggest the opposite—walking lightly or easily—are patter, tiptoe, and the figurative use of glide.
Where does trudge come from?
The origin of trudge is uncertain. It could be a blending of the words tread and drudge. There is no strong evidence for the popular theory that claims that it comes from a word in multiple Scandinavian languages that sounds similar to trudge and means “to walk using snowshoes.”
How do you use trudge in a sentence?
Trudge is used when someone is walking laboriously or in a way that shows exhaustion or difficulty. Here are some examples of trudge in a sentence:
  • The kids just trudged upstairs to bed.
  • We were trudging through the muddy field, hoping to find our way back to the trail. 
  • The walk up the hill to the old church is a real trudge.

Example Sentences

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We trudge up the cement walkway to 131, Boo clutching my hand harder than she usually does.

From Literature

Through all the congratulations and chaos, the students trudged into classes, welcomed home by the Pali High Band.

From Los Angeles Times

I do the math in my head as I trudge up the steps to Birdie’s second floor after school.

From Literature

The boys trudged on in their three-legged formation, shivering and sweating at the same time.

From Literature

Monfils saw a trainer after losing the second set but still trudged out for the third, and was soon broken on the way to losing the set.

From Barron's

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.