plod
6 synonyms for plod, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To walk slowly and heavily, with steady, tiring effort.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To walk slowly and heavily, with steady, tiring effort.
“She plodded up the hill with her heavy bags.”
2. noun
A slow, heavy way of walking or working.
“You could hear the plod of his boots on the stairs.”
How to use plod
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
plod along
plod through
plod on
Etymology
First recorded in Middle English, likely originally describing a heavy splash through mud or a puddle — the same idea survives in dialect words for mire.
Full origin of plod →Frequently asked questions
What does “plod” mean?
The word “plod” means to walk slowly and heavily, with steady, tiring effort. In plain terms, to move or work slowly and steadily, usually because it is tiring or boring rather than because you are lazy.
How do you pronounce “plod”?
“Plod” is pronounced plod (/plɑd/ in IPA).
How do you use “plod” in a sentence?
Here is “plod” used in a sentence: “She plodded up the hill with her heavy bags.”
What part of speech is “plod”?
Depending on how it is used, “plod” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “plod” come from?
The word “plod” comes from Middle English. First recorded in Middle English, likely originally describing a heavy splash through mud or a puddle — the same idea survives in dialect words for mire.
How many meanings does “plod” have?
“Plod” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to walk slowly and heavily, with steady, tiring effort.
