plod through (something)
To continue to make progress through something at a slow and laborious but consistent pace. A: “How’s that report coming?” B: “I’m still plodding through it. I should be finished by tomorrow.” I know she’s been plodding her way through all the applications we received.
What does plodded mean?
verb (used without object), plod·ded, plod·ding. to walk heavily or move laboriously; trudge: to plod under the weight of a burden. to proceed in a tediously slow manner: The play just plodded along in the second act. to work with constant and monotonous perseverance; drudge.
What type of word is plodding?
verb (used with object), plod·ded, plod·ding. to walk heavily over or along. the act or a course of plodding.
What is a antonym for plodding?
Near Antonyms for plodding. breaking, easing (up), letting up, slackening.
Is plodding an adjective?
PLODDING (adjective) definition and synonyms | Macmillan Dictionary.
Who is the third person?
The third-person point of view belongs to the person (or people) being talked about. The third-person pronouns include he, him, his, himself, she, her, hers, herself, it, its, itself, they, them, their, theirs, and themselves.
What does trudging along mean?
: to walk or march steadily and usually laboriously trudged through deep snow. transitive verb. : to trudge along or over.
What does armory mean?
Definition of armory
1a : a supply of arms for defense or attack. b : a collection of available resources. 2 : a place where arms and military equipment are stored especially : one used for training reserve military personnel. 3 : a place where arms are manufactured.
What is the meaning of Contempted?
1a : the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain glared at him in contempt. b : lack of respect or reverence for something acting with contempt for public safety. 2 : the state of being despised.
What is a fancy word for shy?
Some common synonyms of shy are bashful, coy, diffident, and modest. While all these words mean “not inclined to be forward,” shy implies a timid reserve and a shrinking from familiarity or contact with others.
What is the meaning of dreary plodding?
As adjectives the difference between dreary and plodding
is that dreary is (obsolete) grievous, dire; appalling while plodding is progressing slowly and laboriously.
What does the phrase dreary plodding mean?
plodding – hard monotonous routine work. donkeywork, drudgery, grind.
Who is a plodder?
noun. a person who plods, esp one who works in a slow and persevering but uninspired manner.
What is the synonym of plodding?
synonyms for plodding
boring.humdrum.monotone.pedestrian.banausic.bland.dreary.monotonous.
What is the difference between plodding and scurrying?
As nouns the difference between scurrying and plodding
is that scurrying is the motion of something that scurries while plodding is slow, laborious progress.
What does it mean to walk heavily?
slang To act, behave, or carry oneself in a deliberate, self-important, or self-assured manner.
How do you pronounce plod?
Traditional IPA: plɒd. 1 syllable: “PLOD”
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