budge

Meanings

• Verb

  To move or be moved slightly or reluctantly, especially under pressure or influence.

  - "The old car finally budged after several attempts to push it."
  - "I couldn't budge the heavy table by myself."
  - "The salesperson tried to budge the customer into buying an expensive package."

• Verb

  To make a slight change or concession, especially in response to pressure or persuasion.

  - "The negotiators finally budged on the issue of wages."
  - "The government was unwilling to budge on its stance regarding taxes."
  - "I couldn't budge on my decision to quit my job."

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Pronunciation

1. /bʌdʒ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

shift

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with budge
mudge , pudge , gudge

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Budge (Scots) : A large lump or mass
   

2. Budge (Scots) : A small boat
   

3. Budge (Irish) : A wooden drinking vessel
   

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Variants

List of all variants of budge that leads to same result
budge , budges , budged , budging , budge an inch , give an inch , give/budge an inch

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Forms

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budged, budges, budgedly, budgingly

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Etymology

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Old English 'budgan' meaning 'to move, stir, rouse'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'budge' is related to the word 'bud', meaning 'a swelling or lump'.

2. In some dialects, the word 'budge' is used to mean 'a large lump or mass'.

3. The word 'budge' is also used in the context of music to describe a slight modification or variation in a melody or rhythm.

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Related Concepts

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1. Resistance: The force or obstacle that opposes movement or change.

2. Persuasion: The act of influencing someone's beliefs or actions.

3. Negotiation: A discussion or meeting between parties to reach an agreement.

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Culture

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The word 'budge' has been used in various forms of literature, including poetry and prose. In poetry, 'budge' has been used to describe the movement or stirring of emotions or ideas. In prose, it has been used to describe the reluctance or resistance to change or the need for persuasion to bring about change.

How to Memorize "budge"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a heavy object, like a car or a table, that refuses to move. Visualize the effort required to get it to budge.
   - Visualize a negotiating table where parties are trying to reach an agreement and one side is reluctant to budge.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'budge' with the idea of movement or change.
   - Think of the word 'budge' as a synonym for 'move' or 'change'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Budge up and move' to help remember the meaning of the word.
   - Create a mental image of a heavy object budging to help remember the definition.

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