budge

[bʌdʒ]

budge Definition

• 1. to move or shift slightly, especially because of being pushed or pulled gently
• 2. to change your opinion or position on something

Using budge: Examples

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

• Example

  The car wouldn't budge from the mud.

• Example

  I tried to convince him, but he wouldn't budge.

• Example

  She finally budged on her stance regarding the new policy.

• Example

  The heavy box wouldn't budge until we all pushed together.

budge Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for budge

• move
• shift
• stir
• relocate

Antonyms for budge

• stay
• remain
• still

Phrases with budge

• can't budge someone

  unable to persuade someone to change their opinion or position

  Example

  I've tried everything, but I can't budge him on this issue.

• budge up

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

  Example

  Budge up and let me sit down.

• not budge an inch

  to refuse to change one's opinion or position

  Example

  He's not going to budge an inch on this matter.

Origins of budge

from Middle English 'bougen', meaning 'to bend'

📌

Summary: budge in Brief

The verb 'budge' [bʌdʒ] means to move or shift slightly, often due to gentle force. It can also refer to changing one's opinion or position on something. Examples include 'The car wouldn't budge from the mud,' and 'She finally budged on her stance regarding the new policy.' Phrases like 'can't budge someone' denote an inability to persuade, while 'budge up' means to make room for someone else. 'Not budge an inch' implies a refusal to change one's stance.