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lurched

/lɜːrtʃ/ verb · British & US
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What does lurched mean?

verb

Past tense of 'lurch', to move suddenly or violently, often in an uncontrolled manner. To stumble or stagger.

Example

"The car lurched forward as the driver accelerated too quickly."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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