Budged: meaning, definitions and examples

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budged

 

[ bʌdʒd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement context

To budge means to move slightly or to make someone or something move. It often implies a small shift or change in position, suggesting some resistance to movement. In colloquial usage, it can imply that a person is being stubborn or unyielding.

Synonyms

change, move, shift

Examples of usage

  • I tried to budge the heavy box, but it wouldn't move.
  • She wouldn't budge from her decision despite the pressure.
  • After hours of negotiation, they finally budged on the price.

Translations

Translations of the word "budged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 orçou

🇮🇳 बजट

🇩🇪 budgetiert

🇮🇩 anggaran

🇺🇦 бюджетував

🇵🇱 zaplanowany

🇯🇵 予算された

🇫🇷 budgété

🇪🇸 presupuestado

🇹🇷 bütçelenmiş

🇰🇷 예산

🇸🇦 تم الميزانية

🇨🇿 rozpočtovaný

🇸🇰 rozpočtovaný

🇨🇳 预算

🇸🇮 proračun

🇮🇸 fjárhagsáætlun

🇰🇿 бюджеттелген

🇬🇪 ბიუჯეტირებული

🇦🇿 büdcələşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 presupuestado

Etymology

The word 'budge' traces its origins back to the early 14th century, derived from the Old French term 'bouger', meaning to stir or move. The evolution of the term reflects a broader transition from the physical act of moving something to a more figurative sense of changing one's mind or position. 'Budge' was frequently associated with the idea of persistent effort in the face of resistance, which explains its usage in both physical and metaphorical contexts. Over time, 'budge' has maintained its informal tone, often appearing in everyday conversation to suggest a reluctant or minimal change. The word has also been influenced by regional dialects and usage, thus enriching its meaning in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,880 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.