What is the difference between a "rut" and a "groove"?

In my view, a groove helps you move along farther, while a rut is when you're stuck in a place or situation.

State of mind, whether or not you enjoy it.
A rut is something like a funk. That's not to say that if something's funky, it's not groovy, although a groove is a totally different thing than a rut. When you are in the zone, you are in a groove, and a rut can be one of the things that throws off your groove. Am I making nonsense yet?
When you are moving along through life and activities at a successful steady pace, that's a groove. When you hit a snag, that's a rut.

Well now... Neither word conjured up those explanations - when I first read the question; I though of a road worn by constant passage and both words apply!

I have to admit that I finally understand the expression "groovy"... What do you want? It's a 60's expression and I was just a kid so it only meant "cool" to me! Now I get it!

Rut=bad
Groove=good

What a great answer!

Thanks. I like this survey.

I think a rut is something you physically get into and a groove is something you physically get into.

I don't like rutting in a groove because it usually means someone has been there before me...Rut your own groove, man.

What is the difference? Did you mean to say a rut is something you physically get into and a groove is something you mentally get into?

I accidentally put get into twice and meant a groove is something you fall into.

Good enough.

I often get distracted, often the reason why some of the things I write make little to no sense.

I have fallen in a groove or two in my time...

What's a groove anyway, I just took a guess.

Thanks but I live in Australia.

fealix, if you want to speak on the phone, private message me...You don't have a profile so I can't call you first..I have unlimited long distance calling

Okay thanks, but I can't now it's getting late and I have to work out before dark, by the way my real names Alex, see ya later.

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I'm inbetween.

If you enjoy it, it's a groove. If not, it's a rut.

> Rut=bad
> Groove=good

That about says it all!!

A rut is immobilizing, like a standstill. Grooves enable motion.

> A rut is immobilizing, like a standstill. Grooves
> enable motion.

Ain't that the truth

good groove, bad- rut

they are spelled differently - Other

It's all pretty subjective.