lunge
Lunge (noun) means a sudden forward movement, such as an attack with a sword or an attempt to grab something. Example: “He made a lunge for the ball but missed it by inches.”
How to use lunge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sudden forward movement or attack, or the leg exercise of the same name.
Word forms
lunged past tense, lunges plural, lunges singular, lungeing singular
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He made a _____ for the ball but missed it by inches.
Etymology
From French allonge ("a lengthening, an extension"), ultimately from Latin longus ("long") — the same root that gives us "elongate."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for lunge
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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.