Meaning & use

trudge

verb·Academic

To walk slowly and with heavy steps, usually because of tiredness or a difficult path.

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We trudged through the deep snow for almost an hour to reach the cabin.

Exhausted commuters trudged out of the station after the delayed evening train.

A note on using this word

Trudge always implies effort and weariness; it is rarely used for a light or quick walk.

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