in a rut
in a rut
I i Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in ey ruht]
- /ɪn eɪ rʌt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in ey ruht]
- /ɪn eɪ rʌt/
Definition of in a rut words
- adverb in a rut stuck in routine 1
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Parts of speech for In a rut
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
in a rut popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
Synonyms for in a rut
adj in a rut
- traditional — of or relating to tradition.
- timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
- reactionary — of, pertaining to, marked by, or favoring reaction, especially extreme conservatism or rightism in politics; opposing political or social change.
- middle-of-the-road — favoring, following, or characterized by an intermediate position between two extremes, especially in politics; moderate.
- firm — not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture.
Antonyms for in a rut
adj in a rut
- unstable — not stable; not firm or firmly fixed; unsteady.
- changeable — Someone or something that is changeable is likely to change many times.
- inconstant — not constant; changeable; fickle; variable: an inconstant friend.
- unsteady — not steady or firm; unstable; shaky: an unsteady hand.
- untrustworthy — deserving of trust or confidence; dependable; reliable: The treasurer was not entirely trustworthy.
See also
Matching words
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- Words starting with inarut
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