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Lunged: meaning, definitions and examples

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lunged

 

[ lสŒndส’d ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

To lunge means to make a sudden forward movement, typically involving a bending of the knee and a thrusting of the body. This action is often associated with physical exercise or combat sports, where quick movements are necessary to gain an advantage. Lunging can also refer to a sudden forward thrust or attack made by someone or something. It emphasizes the concept of urgency and can be used both literally and metaphorically in different contexts.

Synonyms

dash, jump, sprint, thrust.

Examples of usage

  • She lunged forward to catch the falling book.
  • The athlete lunged during the fencing match.
  • He lunged at his opponent in a moment of frustration.

Translations

Translations of the word "lunged" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lungado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค‚เค—เคกเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gestoรŸen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melompat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฟะตั€ะตะดะธะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyskoczyล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃ›ใณ่พผใ‚“ใ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท a plongรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ se lanzรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hamle yaptฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ์ง„ํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ู‚ุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vrhl se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vrhol sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰‘ๅ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zgrabil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ staรฐfesta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐะฑัƒั‹ะปะดะฐะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒฎแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tullanmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ se lanzรณ

Etymology

The word 'lunge' originates from the early 17th century, derived from the French word 'longer,' meaning 'to make a thrust.' 'Longer' itself comes from the Latin 'longare,' which means 'to lengthen or extend.' Initially, the term was used in contexts related to fencing and combat, indicating a swift, forward thrust made to engage an opponent. Over time, its usage has expanded into various physical activities, including exercise and sports, capturing the essence of a dynamic and forceful movement. The contemporary understanding of the term encompasses both literal physical lunges as well as metaphorical applications, reflecting a sudden or determined push towards an action or goal.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,319, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.