lurched

Meanings

• Verb

  Moved or caused to move suddenly or violently in a lurching or unsteady manner.

  - "The old ship lurched as the waves crashed against it."
  - "The roller coaster lurched forward, sending passengers screaming."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lurched
perched , reached , preached

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Variants

List of all variants of lurched that leads to same result
lurch , lurched , lurches , lurching

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Etymology

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From Old English hlincian, meaning 'to tilt' or 'to lurch'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'lurch' can also be used as a noun to describe a sudden or violent movement.

2. In the medical field, 'lurch' is sometimes used to describe a sudden, involuntary movement of the body.

3. The word 'lurch' is often used in the context of roller coasters or other thrill rides.

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Related Concepts

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1. instability: Lurched is often used to describe a state of instability or unsteadiness.

2. sudden movement: Lurched can also describe a sudden or violent movement.

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Culture

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In literature, 'lurched' has been used to describe sudden movements or instability in characters or settings. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Tom Buchanan is described as 'lurching' towards Gatsby during a confrontation.

How to Memorize "lurched"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a boat or vehicle rocking back and forth suddenly and violently. This can help you remember the meaning of 'lurched'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lurched' with the feeling of instability or sudden movement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'L' for lurching, 'M' for movement.

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