Basic Details
Word: Trudged
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To walk slowly and with heavy steps, usually because you are tired or have a lot to carry.
Synonyms: Plodded, lumbered, trudged along
Antonyms: Danced, skipped, sprinted
Idioms and Phrases
- Trudge through the mud: To walk through a difficult situation with great effort. Example: "After the rain, we had to trudge through the mud to get to the campsite."
- Trudge on: To continue to move forward despite challenges. Example: "Even though he was tired, he decided to trudge on and finish the race."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After a long day at school, I trudged home, feeling exhausted.
Example 2: They trudged up the hill, slowly but steadily, as they carried the heavy backpacks.
Example 3: We could see the hikers trudging through the snow, determined to reach the summit.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "trudge" comes from a Middle English word "truggen," which means to "walk heavily"? It has been used for centuries to describe a tired way of walking.
Famous Quote
"The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces." Will Rogers - This reminds us that even when faced with challenges along the journey, we must keep trudging forward.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "trudged" mean?
a) To walk playfully
b) To walk slowly and heavily
c) To run quickly
d) To skip joyfully
Answer: b) To walk slowly and heavily
2. Which of these is a synonym of "trudged"?
a) Skipped
b) Plodded
c) Danced
d) Sprint
Answer: b) Plodded
3. Which sentence uses "trudged" correctly?
a) The children trudged to the bus stop with excited smiles.
b) She trudged along the path after a long day at work.
c) He trudged to the finish line, jumping with joy.
d) The cat trudged over the fence.
Answer: b) She trudged along the path after a long day at work.
4. Which idiom relates to the word "trudged"?
a) Trudge through the mud
b) Leap with joy
c) Run for cover
d) Fly high
Answer: a) Trudge through the mud
5. What is the opposite of "trudged"?
a) Dance
b) Climb
c) Rest
d) Sit
Answer: a) Dance
