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grunted

/ˈɡɹʌntɪd/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To utter a deep, guttural sound, often in response to exertion or strong emotion.

    - "After lifting a heavy weight, John grunted."
    - "Mary grunted in pain during childbirth."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with grunted
hunted , punted , munted
Variants
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grunt , grunted , grunter , grunters , grunting , grunts
Etymology
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From Old English 'grundan' meaning 'to grind, grunt'.


Trivia
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  1. Grunting is a common behavior among animals, especially during mating rituals.

  2. In some sports, such as weightlifting and powerlifting, grunting is allowed and even encouraged to maximize performance.


Related Concepts
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  1. Grunting noises: Sounds produced during physical exertion or strong emotions.

  2. Body language: Non-verbal communication through facial expressions and body movements, including grunting.


Culture
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In literature, grunting is often used to depict strength, determination, or struggle. In art, it can be portrayed as an expression of emotion or physical exertion.

How to Memorize "grunted"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize someone lifting a heavy weight and grunting as they do so.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'grunted' with strength and physical exertion.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Grunting: Grind, Understand, Never Tire'.


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