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Synonyms for

Rut

Noun / rʌt / Another word for rut — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a long deep track made by the repeated passage of the wheels of vehicles

Synonyms & similar words

oestrus estrus anestrus heat furrow groove track groove furrow trench path course way trail channel gully ditch road lane route passage corridor avenue alley pathway footpath

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Example sentences

  1. The tractor made deep ruts in the field.
  2. The wagon got stuck in a rut on the dirt road.
  3. The tires left deep ruts in the mud.
  4. The horse followed the rut in the road.
  5. The car swerved to avoid the rut in the pavement.

Quotes

  • I'm in a rut. I need to try something new.
  • The wheels of progress grind slow but exceedingly fine, but there's a rut in the road.
  • Habit is a cable; we weave a thread of it each day, and at last we cannot break it.

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