Rut

Pronunciation: /rʌt/

Definitions of rut

noun a habit or pattern of behavior that has become dull and unproductive but is hard to change

Example Sentences

A1 She fell into a rut of watching TV every night.

A2 He felt stuck in a rut at his job and wanted a change.

B1 It's important to break out of routines that can lead to a rut.

B2 After years of doing the same thing, he realized he was in a rut.

C1 The company had fallen into a rut of relying on outdated technology.

C2 She sought therapy to help her get out of the rut she was in.

Examples of rut in a Sentence

formal The farmer noticed that his cows were stuck in a rut and needed to be guided out.

informal I feel like I'm stuck in a rut with my job, doing the same thing every day.

slang I need to mix things up, I'm tired of being in this boring rut.

figurative Sometimes we get stuck in a rut in life and need to make changes to move forward.

Grammatical Forms of rut

• past tense: rutted
• plural: ruts
• comparative: rutted
• superlative: ruttest
• present tense: rut
• future tense: will rut
• perfect tense: have rutted
• continuous tense: rutting
• singular: rut
• positive degree: rut
• infinitive: rut
• gerund: rutting
• participle: rutted

Origin and Evolution of rut

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'rut' originated from Middle English 'routen' which meant to roar, bellow, or snore. It was used to describe the noise made by animals during mating season.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rut' evolved to also refer to the tracks or trails made by animals during mating season, and later came to describe a period of sexual activity in animals. In modern usage, 'rut' can also refer to a fixed, boring routine or habit.