Pronunciation: [lˈʌnd͡ʒd] (IPA) 
The word "lunged" is spelled with the letter "g" at the end, despite the fact that this consonant is not pronounced. Its IPA transcription is /lʌndʒt/, which shows that the final "e" is silent and the "g" is pronounced as a "t". This spelling is due to the silent "e" rule, which states that if a word ends in a consonant followed by a silent "e", the final consonant is pronounced as if it were a separate syllable and the "e" is dropped.
Lunged is the past participle or past tense of the verb "lunge." The term lunge is multifaceted, encompassing various meanings and applications across different contexts. Generally, it refers to a sudden forward movement or thrust made by the body or an individual body part.
In the context of physical activity or sports, a lunge can describe a specific exercise or movement technique. It often involves stepping forward with one leg while bending the knee and lowering the body, creating a deep stretch in the hip flexors and activating the muscles of the lower body. Lunges can be used in fitness routines, warm-up exercises, or as a component of certain sports movements, particularly in activities like weightlifting or martial arts.
Outside of the realm of exercise, lunge also denotes a sudden and aggressive movement initiated by a person or an animal, typically directed forward. This forward thrusting motion can be associated with attacking, striking, or making an aggressive move towards someone or something in a swift and forceful manner.
Lunged, as the past tense or past participle form, represents an action that has already occurred. It describes a past event or state where a person or animal executed a lunge or made a sudden forward movement with speed and intensity. The concept of lunged conveys an image of an individual or entity actively propelling themselves forward in a powerful and dynamic manner, either for physical exercise or as a response to a situation.
Having lungs.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "lunged" is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "lunge".
The term "lunge" originated in Middle English from the Old French word "longe" or "allonge" meaning "shaft" or "long-handled weapon". This Old French root is derived from the Late Latin word "longa", which means "spear" or "pike". The verb form "lunge" was first recorded in the English language around the 1690s.
In its original sense, "lunge" referred to a sudden forward movement, often associated with thrusting or impulsive actions. Over time, the term gained specific meaning in various contexts, such as lunging in fencing, lunging to attack or pounce, or lunging in exercise or physical training.
