lurching

Meaning 1: Motion

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.

Meaning 2: Sudden Movement

A sudden, uncontrolled movement or change.

Examples

• The economy experienced a lurch downwards after the unexpected policy change.
• There was a sudden lurch in the stock market.

Pronunciation: /lɜːrtʃ/

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."

Synonyms of lurching

Words with a similar meaning to lurching:

• stagger
• sway
• rock
• jerk

Antonyms of lurching

Words with the opposite meaning to lurching:

• glide
• flow