Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

plod

verb
/plÉ’d/
Definition
To walk heavily and slowly.
Examples
  • The horse began to plod along the muddy path.
  • After a long day at work, she would plod home feeling exhausted.
  • The students seemed to plod through the difficult textbook.
Meaning
Plod means to move or walk with a heavy tread. It often implies a sense of laborious effort or a slow pace, typically due to fatigue or determination.
Synonyms
  • trudge
  • stomp
  • shuffle
  • slouch
  • plodder