budged

[bʌdʒd]

budged Definition

• 1. to move slightly or to cause something to move, especially after being difficult to move
• 2. to change your opinion or position on something

Using budged: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "budged" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I tried pushing the couch but it wouldn't budge.

• Example

  After hours of negotiation, they finally budged on their demands.

• Example

  The company refused to budge on their policy.

budged Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for budged

• move
• shift
• stir
• adjust
• reposition

Antonyms for budged

• stay
• remain
• still

Phrases with budged

• can't budge someone

  unable to persuade or convince someone

  Example

  I've been trying to get him to come with us, but I can't budge him.

• budge up

  to move over and make room for someone else to sit or stand

  Example

  Can you budge up a bit so I can sit down?

• not budge an inch

  to refuse to change one's opinion or position on something

  Example

  Despite all the evidence against him, he wouldn't budge an inch on his stance.

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Summary: budged in Brief

The verb 'budged' [bʌdʒd] means to move slightly or to cause something to move, especially after being difficult to move. It can also mean to change your opinion or position on something. Examples include 'I tried pushing the couch but it wouldn't budge,' and 'After hours of negotiation, they finally budged on their demands.' Phrases include 'can't budge someone,' 'budge up,' and 'not budge an inch.'