Definitions
- Describing a sudden forward movement, often with force or aggression. - Referring to a quick and powerful thrust or attack in fencing or martial arts. - Talking about a sudden and forceful movement of an animal, such as a horse or dog.
- Describing a sudden and steep downward movement, often with speed or force. - Referring to a diving or jumping motion into water or another substance. - Talking about a sudden and drastic decrease in value, such as stock prices or temperatures.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve sudden and forceful movements.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical actions.
- 3Both can be used to describe changes in value or level.
- 4Both can be used to describe movements in sports or activities.
What is the difference?
- 1Direction: Lunging involves a forward movement while plunging involves a downward movement.
- 2Intensity: Lunging is often more aggressive and forceful than plunging.
- 3Purpose: Lunging is often used for attacking or thrusting while plunging is often used for diving or jumping.
- 4Context: Lunging is more commonly used in sports or martial arts while plunging is more commonly used in describing changes in value or level.
- 5Connotation: Lunging can have a negative connotation of aggression or violence while plunging can have a positive connotation of excitement or adventure.
Remember this!
Lunging and plunging are both words that describe sudden and forceful movements, but they differ in their direction, intensity, purpose, context, and connotation. Lunging involves a forward movement with force or aggression, often used in sports or martial arts, while plunging involves a downward movement with speed or excitement, often used in describing changes in value or level or in diving or jumping.
