plodding
ˈplɒdɪŋ
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Definition of plodding - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
dulllacking in imagination or excitement
  • The novel was criticized for its plodding narrative..
monotonous tedious
2.
slow movementmoving or working slowly and steadily
  • His plodding approach made the project drag on for months..
slow-moving sluggish

Noun

1.
workhard monotonous routine work
  • The job was nothing but endless plodding day after day.
drudgery toil
2.
taskslow, laborious progress in a task
  • The project was a plodding that took months to complete.
drudging slogging trudging
3.
walkingthe act of walking with a slow heavy gait
  • His plodding was evident as he trudged through the snow.
strolling trudging
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Origin of plodding

Middle English, plodden (to walk heavily)

Examples of plodding in a sentence

  • His plodding speech put the audience to sleep.
  • Her plodding steps echoed in the hallway.
  • The plodding turtle eventually reached its destination.
  • His days were filled with plodding, leaving him exhausted.
  • She found herself stuck in plodding, longing for excitement.
  • His career was a plodding that tested his patience.

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  1. French:lourd, labeur, ...
  2. German:langweilig, Plackerei, ...
  3. Italian:monotono, lavoro monotono, ...
  4. Spanish:monótono, trabajo monótono, ...
  5. Portuguese:monótono, labuta, ...
  6. Chinese:乏味的, 单调工作, ...
  7. Japanese:退屈な, 単調な作業, ...
  8. Arabic:رَتِيب, كَدْح, ...
  9. Hebrew:אִיטִי וּמְשַׁעֲמֵם, סִיזִיפִיּוּת, ...
  10. Russian:скучный, монотонный труд, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нудний, труд, ...
  12. Hindi:नीरस, प्लोडिंग, ...
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Definition of plod - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
trudgingtr.UKtrudge over or through something difficulttr.UK
  • They plodded over the rocky terrain.
slog trek trudge
2.
walkingintr.UKwalk slowly and heavilyintr.UK
  • He plodded through the snow for hours..
slog trudge
3.
steady worktr./intr.work slowly and steadily on a tasktr./intr.
  • He plodded on with his studies despite the distractions.
slog trudge

Noun

1.
law enforcementDatedUKpolice or police officers in UKDatedUK
  • The plod arrived at the scene quickly.
cops
2.
movementUKslow and heavy walkingUK
  • His plod through the muddy field was exhausting..
tread trudge
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Expressions with plod

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progress slowly in a tedious way
The project plods along despite the challenges.
work slowly and steadily on something for a long time
She plods away at her homework every evening.
continue slowly and steadily, often with effort or boredom
She plods on with her homework every night.
move forward slowly and with effort
He plodded his way through the thick mud.

Origin of plod

Unknown

Examples of plod in a sentence

  • She plodded along the snowy path, exhausted.
  • She plodded along the muddy path.
  • They plodded up the steep hill.
  • She plodded through the paperwork all afternoon.
  • They plodded along with the project until completion.
  • The plod conducted a thorough investigation.

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  1. French:marcher péniblement, flics, ...
  2. German:stapfen, Polizei, ...
  3. Italian:camminare con fatica, polizia, ...
  4. Spanish:caminar pesadamente, policía, ...
  5. Portuguese:caminhar penosamente, polícia, ...
  6. Chinese:跋涉, 警察, ...
  7. Japanese:苦労して進む, 警察, ...
  8. Arabic:مَشى بِتَثاقُل, شُرْطَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִדְדוֹת, מִשְׁטָרָה, ...
  10. Russian:тащиться, полиция, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тягтися, поліція, ...
  12. Hindi:कठिनाई से चलना, पुलिस, ...
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