Definition: strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat
Usage: He slugged me so hard that I passed out
Similar words: hit
Definition: deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
Usage: He hit her hard in the face
Synonyms: tramp, trudge, plod, pad, slog, footslog
Definition: walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
Usage: Mules plodded in a circle around a grindstone
Similar words: walk
Definition: use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
Usage: Walk, don't run!; We walked instead of driving; She walks with a slight limp; The patient cannot walk yet; Walk over to the cabinet
Synonyms: plug away, peg away, keep one's nose to the grindstone, keep one's shoulder to the wheel, slog
Definition: work doggedly or persistently
Usage: She keeps plugging away at her dissertation
Similar words: work
Definition: exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
Usage: I will work hard to improve my grades; she worked hard for better living conditions for the poor