What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
lunge
Example
The fencer lunged forward to strike his opponent. [lunged: past tense]
Example
She performed a lunge exercise to strengthen her leg muscles. [lunge: noun]
thrust
Example
He thrust the sword into the air to signal the start of the battle. [thrust: verb]
Example
She did a set of thrust exercises to tone her upper body. [thrust: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Lunge is more commonly used in workout exercises, while thrust is more commonly used in martial arts or combat sports.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between lunge and thrust?
Both lunge and thrust are associated with a formal tone due to their use in martial arts and combat sports. However, thrust may be considered more formal due to its association with weapons and combat techniques.
