Trudging

Pronunciation: /ˈtrʌdʒɪŋ/

Definitions of trudging

verb to walk slowly and heavily, as if with great effort

Example Sentences

A1 I am trudging through the snow to get to school.

A2 She trudged along the path, tired after a long day at work.

B1 The hikers trudged up the steep mountain, determined to reach the summit.

B2 Despite the rain, he trudged through the muddy field to rescue the stranded animal.

C1 The soldiers trudged through the desert, carrying heavy packs and equipment.

C2 After hours of trudging through the dense forest, they finally reached the hidden waterfall.

Examples of trudging in a Sentence

formal The hikers were trudging through the thick mud on the trail.

informal I can't believe we have to keep trudging through this snow.

slang I'm so tired of trudging through this boring assignment.

figurative She felt like she was trudging through life, with no clear direction or purpose.

Grammatical Forms of trudging

• past tense: trudged
• plural: trudging
• comparative: more trudging
• superlative: most trudging
• present tense: trudge
• future tense: will trudge
• perfect tense: have trudged
• continuous tense: is trudging
• singular: trudger
• positive degree: trudge
• infinitive: to trudge
• gerund: trudging
• participle: trudging

Origin and Evolution of trudging

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'trudging' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'trudgen', which meant to walk heavily or wearily.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'trudging' has retained its original meaning of walking heavily or wearily, but may also imply a sense of determination or perseverance in the face of difficulty.