Hunch: meaning, definitions and examples
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hunch
[ hสn(t)ส ]
feeling
A feeling or guess based on intuition rather than known facts.
Synonyms
instinct, intuition, suspicion.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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hunch |
Used when describing a strong feeling you have about something, without having facts to support it. Informal and often used in everyday conversation.
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intuition |
Refers to the ability to understand or know something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning. Used in both professional and casual settings.
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instinct |
Often used to describe a natural or inherent impulse, especially one that comes from deeply ingrained behavior or reactions, often related to survival.
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suspicion |
Used when you believe that something may be true, especially something bad, without certain proof. It often carries a negative connotation.
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Examples of usage
- I had a hunch that she would be there.
- His hunch turned out to be correct.
physical
A rounded mass or lump of something, typically an animal's back.
Synonyms
bump, lump, protuberance.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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hunch |
Used to describe a physical movement where someone arches their back or shoulders.
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lump |
Used when talking about a small mass or collection of something, often irregular or shaped awkwardly.
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bump |
Used when referring to a small raised area on a surface, often caused by a blow or injury.
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protuberance |
Used in more formal or scientific contexts to describe something that sticks out from a surface.
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Examples of usage
- The cat arched its back, forming a hunch.
- He carried a heavy hunch of meat on his shoulder.
bend
To raise or bend one's back into a hump.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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hunch |
This word is typically used to describe a sudden feeling or instinct about something, often without any concrete evidence. It can also refer to bending one's back forward.
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hump |
Typically used to describe a raised, rounded shape on a surface, such as the back of an animal or a bump on a road. This word can have a negative connotation if used to describe a person's posture.
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arch |
Use this word when referring to a curved structure, often in architecture, or to describe something that forms a shape similar to an arch.
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curve |
This word is best for describing any line or surface that smoothly bends from a straight path, often used in mathematics, road descriptions, and physical forms.
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Examples of usage
- He hunched his shoulders against the cold wind.
- She hunched over her desk, deep in thought.
Translations
Translations of the word "hunch" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pressentimento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคญเคพเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Ahnung
๐ฎ๐ฉ firasat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะตะดััััั
๐ต๐ฑ przeczucie
๐ฏ๐ต ไบๆ (yokan)
๐ซ๐ท pressentiment
๐ช๐ธ corazonada
๐น๐ท รถnsezi
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ฐ (yegam)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุนูุฑ ู ุณุจู
๐จ๐ฟ tuลกenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ tuลกenie
๐จ๐ณ ้ขๆ (yรนgวn)
๐ธ๐ฎ slutnja
๐ฎ๐ธ hugboรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะปะดัะฝ ะฐะปะฐ ัะตะทั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแแแ แซแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รถncษgรถrmษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ corazonada
Etymology
The word 'hunch' originated in the late 16th century, originally meaning a push or thrust. It later evolved to include the current meanings of a feeling or guess based on intuition and a rounded mass or lump. The verb form, meaning to raise or bend one's back, also developed from these earlier meanings. The word has its roots in Middle English and may be related to the Old Norse word 'hรบnn', meaning a heap or pile.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #21,143, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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