CEFR B1

lurching

verb

Meaning

To move suddenly and uncontrollably, often with a rocking or staggering motion.

Examples

The car lurched to the side as the driver swerved to avoid the pothole.
He lurched to his feet, feeling dizzy after standing up too quickly.

Synonyms: stagger, sway, rock, jerk

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lurching (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /lɜːrtʃ/

Definition

To move suddenly and uncontrollably, often with a rocking or staggering motion.

Examples

The car lurched to the side as the driver swerved to avoid the pothole.
He lurched to his feet, feeling dizzy after standing up too quickly.
The ship lurched violently in the stormy sea.

How to Use lurching

lurch forward (phrasal verb): To move suddenly and uncontrollably in a forward direction. — "The car lurched forward when the traffic light turned green."
lurch to the side (prepositional phrase): To move suddenly and uncontrollably towards one side. — "The boat lurched to the side, nearly throwing the passengers overboard."
lurch into (prepositional phrase): To move suddenly and uncontrollably into a particular state or situation. — "The company lurched into bankruptcy after a series of bad investments."

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