trough
Definitions
Noun
- A narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
- A channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
- A concave shape with an open top
- A treasury for government funds
- A long narrow shallow receptacle
- A container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
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As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "trough".
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "trough".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
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Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "trough".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | through | 1 | 971 |
| 2 | though | 1 | 440 |
| 3 | rough | 1 | 41 |
| 4 | tough | 1 | 36 |
| 5 | thorough | 2 | 21 |
| 6 | toughs | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | troughs | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | strough | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | turlough | 2 | 0 |
| 10 | trobaugh | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | throughs | 1 | 0 |
| 12 | troung | 1 | 0 |
| 13 | troubh | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | traugh | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | stough | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | rought | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | prough | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | crough | 1 | 0 |
| 19 | brough | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | turnbough | 2 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "trough" in a sentence.
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Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "trough" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | monsoon trough | 2 | 2 |
Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "trough" in the same piece of text.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | monsoon | 2 | 2 |
Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "trough".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | traugh | 1 | 0 |
Results:
Term
Definitions: 6
Fragments: 3
Sound Alikes: 0
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 1
Statistically Associated: 1
Consonant Matches: 1
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Michelle Lee Trough Obituary March 10, 2016
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Jan 1, 2026 J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
Jefferies Expects GWMOTOR to Emerge from Earnings Trough; 2Q26 GPM Likely to Improve
Apr 27, 2026 AASTOCKS.com
Apr 27, 2026 AASTOCKS.com
Bay Area to hit peak of heat; another low-pressure trough is expected to cool things down
May 11, 2026 Times Herald Online
May 11, 2026 Times Herald Online