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lunge

/lʌndΚ’/
B2 Β· Upper Int.β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†
noun

Simple Meaning

a sudden forward movement, like when you try to grab or hit something.

When to Use

πŸ’¬Daily ConversationπŸ“Exam VocabularyπŸ“°News & Media
Upper Intermediate β€” fluent in familiar topics

Examples in Conversation

β€œThe dog made a lunge for the food on the table.”

β€œHe lunged forward to catch the ball before it hit the ground.”

β–ΆFull Definition

A sudden forward movement, especially with a sword.

Related Words

Synonyms:
divethrustjump
Antonyms:
retreatpull back
Word Family:
lungedlunginglunges