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- [plod]
- /plɒd/
- /plɒd/
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- [plod]
- /plɒd/
Definitions of plod word
- verb without object plod to walk heavily or move laboriously; trudge: to plod under the weight of a burden. 1
- verb without object plod to proceed in a tediously slow manner: The play just plodded along in the second act. 1
- verb without object plod to work with constant and monotonous perseverance; drudge. 1
- verb with object plod to walk heavily over or along. 1
- noun plod the act or a course of plodding. 1
- noun plod a sound of a heavy tread. 1
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Origin of plod
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1555-65; perhaps imitative
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Parts of speech for Plod
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
plod popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
plod usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for plod
verb plod
- barged — a capacious, flat-bottomed vessel, usually intended to be pushed or towed, for transporting freight or passengers; lighter.
- bring up the rear — to be at the back in a procession, race, etc
- clomp — to walk heavily or noisily; clump
- clonk — to make a loud dull thud
Antonyms for plod
verb plod
- beat around the bush — to talk around a subject without getting to the point
- frisk — to dance, leap, skip, or gambol; frolic: The dogs and children frisked about on the lawn.
- frolic — merry play; merriment; gaiety; fun.
- hurtle — to rush violently; move with great speed: The car hurtled down the highway.
- idle — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
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