Lunge at Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫəndʒ/ /ˈæt
LUNJ-at
lˈʌndʒ/ /ˈæt
LUNJ-at
Definition
To move forward suddenly and quickly, especially in order to attack or grab something or someone.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for physical attacks (animals, people), both literally and metaphorically ('lunge at an opportunity'). Usually followed by the object or person being attacked or grabbed. More dramatic and sudden than simply 'reach for'.
Spanish: abalanzarse sobre - lanzarse contraPortuguese (BR): atacar com um bote - investir contraPortuguese (PT): atirar-se a - investir contraChinese (Simplified): 猛扑向 - 冲向Chinese (Traditional): 猛撲向 - 衝向Hindi: पर झपटनाArabic: انقض على - هجم علىBengali: ঝাঁপিয়ে পড়া - ছোঁ মারাRussian: наброситься - ринутьсяJapanese: 飛びかかるVietnamese: lao tới - chồm tớiKorean: 달려들다Turkish: saldırmak - atılmakUrdu: جھپٹنا - حملہ کرناIndonesian: menerjang - menerpa
Example Sentences
The dog suddenly lunged at the mailman.
basic
The snake lunged at the mouse.
basic
He lunged at the ball but missed it.
basic
She almost fell when the child suddenly lunged at her legs.
natural
Out of nowhere, he lunged at me with a stick.
natural
Don't stand so close—the horse might lunge at you if startled.
natural