Pronunciation: /lʌndʒ/

Definitions of lunge

noun A sudden forward thrust or motion

Example Sentences

A1 The cat made a sudden lunge for the mouse.

A2 She took a lunge forward to reach the finish line first.

B1 The boxer's powerful lunge knocked out his opponent.

B2 The dancer's graceful lunge added elegance to the performance.

C1 The athlete's precise lunge secured a gold medal in the competition.

C2 The fencer's expert lunge was executed with flawless technique.

verb To make a sudden forward movement

Example Sentences

A1 The cat lunged at the toy mouse.

A2 The boxer lunged forward with a powerful punch.

B1 The dog lunged at the squirrel, but missed.

B2 The athlete lunged for the finish line, giving it their all.

C1 The ninja lunged at their opponent with lightning speed.

C2 The assassin lunged at the target, swiftly and silently.

Examples of lunge in a Sentence

formal The fencer made a swift lunge towards his opponent, aiming for a precise hit.

informal I saw a squirrel lunge for the acorn and quickly scurry away.

slang The bully tried to lunge at me, but I dodged him just in time.

figurative Her heart seemed to lunge with excitement as she opened the envelope.

Grammatical Forms of lunge

past tense

lunged

plural

lunges

comparative

more lunge

superlative

most lunge

present tense

lunge

future tense

will lunge

perfect tense

have lunged

continuous tense

is lunging

singular

lunge

positive degree

lunger

infinitive

to lunge

gerund

lunging

participle

lunged

Origin and Evolution of lunge

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'lunge' originated from the Old French word 'longe' meaning 'a thrust with a sword'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lunge' expanded its meaning from a specific sword thrust to a general forward movement, particularly in fencing and exercise contexts.