Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [luhnj]
- /lʌndʒ/
- /lʌndʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [luhnj]
- /lʌndʒ/
Definitions of lunging word
- noun lunging a sudden forward thrust, as with a sword or knife; stab. 1
- noun lunging any sudden forward movement; plunge. 1
- verb without object lunging to make a lunge or thrust; move with a lunge. 1
- verb with object lunging to thrust (something) forward; cause to move with a lunge: lunging his finger accusingly. 1
- noun lunging Present participle of lunge. 1
- noun lunging The act of one who lunges. 0
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Origin of lunging
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
1725-35; earlier longe for French allonge (noun; construed as a longe), allonger (v.) to lengthen, extend, deliver (blows) < Vulgar Latin *allongāre, for Late Latin ēlongāre to elongate
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Parts of speech for Lunging
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lunging popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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