What is another word for mud?

Pronunciation: [mˈʌd] (IPA)

Mud is a combination of water and earth that can be found on the ground, particularly after heavy rainfall. There are several synonyms for mud that one can consider, like mire, sludge, silt, muck, clay, and sediment. Mire is thick, swamp-like mud that can trap things, while sludge is a thick, slimy substance that can be found in ponds or swamps. Silt is finer and manageable, while muck is thicker and can contain organic matter. Clay is thick but can be molded and shaped while sediment is a mixture of mineral and organic matter. Choosing a synonym for mud can help you describe it more accurately, depending on the context or purpose of your statement.

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Usage examples for Mud

He made his way to this and walked on through the mud and wet.
"Leo the Circus Boy"
Ralph Bonehill
And down he sat on the mud floor.
"My Lady of the Chimney Corner"
Alexander Irvine
But it did its best; it dragged it through the mud till it was hidden, inches deep.
"The Furnace"
Rose Macaulay

Famous quotes with Mud

  • Two men look out the same prison bars; one sees mud and the other stars.
    Beck
  • I made all my generals out of mud.
    Napoleon Bonaparte
  • You gotta do it with class and integrity. If not, you're gonna drag yourself through the mud.
    Solomon Burke
  • When you reach for the stars you may not quite get one, but you won't come up with a handful of mud either.
    Leo Burnett
  • Writing is like walking in a deserted street. Out of the dust in the street you make a mud pie.
    John le Carre

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