lunge
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for lunge, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A sudden forward movement, such as an attack with a sword or an attempt to grab something.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A sudden forward movement, such as an attack with a sword or an attempt to grab something.
“He made a lunge for the ball but missed it by inches.”
How to use lunge
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
lunge forward
make a lunge
do lunges
Etymology
From French allonge ("a lengthening, an extension"), ultimately from Latin longus ("long") — the same root that gives us "elongate."
Full origin of lunge →Frequently asked questions
What does “lunge” mean?
The word “lunge” means a sudden forward movement, such as an attack with a sword or an attempt to grab something. In plain terms, a sudden forward movement or attack, or the leg exercise of the same name.
How do you pronounce “lunge”?
“Lunge” is pronounced luhnj (/lʌnd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lunge” in a sentence?
Here is “lunge” used in a sentence: “He made a lunge for the ball but missed it by inches.”
What part of speech is “lunge”?
Depending on how it is used, “lunge” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “lunge” come from?
The word “lunge” comes from Latin. From French allonge ("a lengthening, an extension"), ultimately from Latin longus ("long") — the same root that gives us "elongate.".
How many meanings does “lunge” have?
“Lunge” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sudden forward movement, such as an attack with a sword or an attempt to grab something.
