noun · Easy SAT word

    Trough

    feed box; a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)

    Trough in a sentence

    The farmer filled the trough with fresh grain.

    Synonyms for trough

    • channel
    • depression
    • valley

    Antonyms for trough

    • peak
    • crest
    • summit

    Practice trough on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like trough appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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