Synonyms for

Trot

Verb / trɑ:t / Another word for trot — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To run at a moderate pace between a jog and a run.

Synonyms & similar words

jog trotskyite trotskyist lope crib trot pony clip jog run canter gallop lope scamper skip step prance march strut pace ambulate walk amble saunter stroll hike trek ramble

Synonyms by register

Formal

pace progress advance

Informal

jog scamper scurry

Literary

canter amble

Antonyms

walk stand still gallop amble saunter loiter

Common collocations

  • trot out
  • trot along
  • trot away
  • trot back
  • trot on
  • trot down
  • trot up

Word family

noun trot
verb trot

Usage note

Primarily used to describe a specific gait of a horse or a brisk, steady pace for humans or other animals. Avoid using 'trot' for a slow walk or a fast run.

Example sentences

  1. The dog started to trot when he saw his owner coming home.
  2. I like to trot around the park during my morning jog.
  3. The horse trotted gracefully around the arena.
  4. The family decided to trot up the mountain and have a picnic at the top.
  5. She trotted over to her friend's house to see if she was home.

Quotes

  • Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. - Albert Einstein
  • Fall seven times, stand up eight. - Japanese Proverb
  • The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. - Lao Tzu

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