English Definition
v. move slightly or change mind
Significado en Español
moverse, ceder
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhúc nhích, nhượng bộ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
bud(move)+ge(action)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the sentence “Despite pushing with all his might, the boulder would not budge,” what is the best synonym for “budge”?
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A
shift
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B
fall
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C
open
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D
break
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A — shift.
“budge” means v. move slightly or change mind
Common questions about “budge”
What does “budge” mean?
budge — v. move slightly or change mind. In Chinese: 挪动，动摇.
How do you pronounce “budge”?
budge is pronounced /bʌdʒ/. It breaks into 1 syllable: budge.
Is “budge” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. budge appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “budge”?
bud(move)+ge(action)
