What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
lurch
Example
The car lurched forward when the driver hit the gas pedal. [lurched: verb]
Example
I felt a lurch in my stomach as the rollercoaster went down the steep hill. [lurch: noun]
pitch
Example
The boat pitched and rolled in the stormy sea. [pitched: verb]
Example
He pitched the ball to the batter. [pitched: verb]
Example
The roof has a steep pitch to it. [pitch: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pitch is more commonly used than lurch in everyday language. Pitch has multiple meanings and can be used in various contexts, while lurch is less common and has a more specific meaning.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between lurch and pitch?
Both lurch and pitch are informal words and are not typically used in formal writing or speech.
