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lunged

The correct spelling is lunged.

How to pronounce lunged

/lʌndʒd/
verb

IPA: /lʌndʒd/

Say it like: Lun-jed

The correct spelling is lunged. To (cause to make) a sudden forward movement (present participle: lunging). For example: "I lunged at the police officer and made a grab for her gun."

Usage Examples

I lunged at the police officer and made a grab for her gun.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To (cause to make) a sudden forward movement (present participle: lunging).
  2. 2.To longe or work a horse in a circle around a handler (present participle: lunging or lungeing).

adjective

  1. 1.Having lungs (breathing organs).

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