Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rut
noun
/rʌt/
Definition
A deep track or groove in the ground, typically made by the passage of vehicles or animals, or a state of stagnation.
Examples
- After driving on the dirt road for a while, we found ourselves in a deep rut.
- She felt like she was in a rut and needed a change in her daily routine.
Meaning
A rut can refer to both a physical groove or a metaphorical situation where someone feels stuck or unchanging in their life or routine.
Synonyms
- groove
- track
- chute
- stalemate
- impasse
