trot

/trɔt/

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Word Explanation: "Trot"

Definition: The word "trot" can be used both as a noun and a verb.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "trot" when you want to describe a type of movement that is quicker than walking but not as fast as running.
• Use it as a verb when you want to describe the action of moving in this way or guiding someone/something to do so.

Advanced Usage:

In literature or discussions about politics, "trot" can refer to Trotskyist movements or ideologies. Be mindful of the context to understand whether it’s being used to describe movement or political beliefs.

Word Variants:

• Trotting (present participle): The action of moving at a trot.
  • Example: "The dog was trotting happily beside its owner."
• Trotted (past tense): The past form of trot.
  • Example: "She trotted to the store yesterday."

Different Meanings:

• Trot can also mean to move quickly or hastily in everyday language, especially when referring to people.
  • Example: "He was late, so he had to trot to his meeting."

Synonyms:

• Gait: pace, step
• Run (at a slow pace): jog, dash (depending on context)

Idioms & Phrasal Verbs:

While "trot" itself doesn’t have many idioms, it can be part of phrases like "trot out" which means to bring something out for display or discussion, often something that is repeated or familiar. - Example: "He always trots out the same excuses."

Summary:

"Trot" is a versatile word that can describe a specific type of movement or refer to political beliefs. It is commonly used in everyday conversation about animals or exercise.

Academic

Noun

1. a gait faster than a walk; diagonally opposite legs strike the ground together
2. a literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly)
3. radicals who support Trotsky's theory that socialism must be established throughout the world by continuing revolution
4. a slow pace of running

Verb

1. cause to trot
   • She trotted the horse home
2. ride at a trot
3. run at a moderately swift pace

Synonyms

• pony
• crib
• Trotskyite
• Trotskyist
• Trot
• jog
• lope
• clip