Pounced: meaning, definitions and examples
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pounced
[ paสnst ]
sudden movement
Pounced refers to the act of jumping or leaping suddenly to catch or seize something. Commonly associated with predatory animals, it describes the swift, decisive action taken to capture prey. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe a quick, opportunistic action by a person. Overall, the word conveys an image of agility and decisiveness in movement.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The cat pounced on the toy mouse.
- He pounced on the opportunity to speak first.
- The boy pounced when he saw his chance to win.
- The hawk pounced from the branch.
Translations
Translations of the word "pounced" in other languages:
๐ต๐น atacou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฆ เคเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช aufsprang
๐ฎ๐ฉ melompat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธะณะฝัะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ skoczyล
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฃใณใใใฃใ
๐ซ๐ท a bondi
๐ช๐ธ saltรณ
๐น๐ท zฤฑpladฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฎ์ณค๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ skoฤil
๐ธ๐ฐ skoฤil
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ skoฤil
๐ฎ๐ธ stรถkkiรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะบััะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tullanmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ saltรณ
Etymology
The word 'pounced' is derived from the Middle English term 'pouncen', which means 'to leap upon' or 'to spring upon'. Its roots can be traced back to the Old French word 'poncier', which means 'to strike' or 'to hit'. The connection between the sudden strike and the action of jumping is apparent in its usage. Over time, the term has evolved but retained its core meaning related to sudden or quick movements, particularly in the context of predation. Its use in modern English has broadened to encompass not only the physical action but also metaphorical uses in various scenarios, especially in conversations about seizing opportunities.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #24,420, 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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