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lounge

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /laʊndʒ/

KK: /laʊndʒ/

intransitive verb
Definition

To spend time in a relaxed or lazy manner, often sitting or lying down without any specific purpose.


Example

After a long week, I love to lounge on the couch and watch movies.


Tense Forms

Past: lounged

Past Participle: lounged


Conversation
Sloth A
What do you want to do today?
Sloth B
I was thinking we could just lounge around for a bit.
Sloth A
That sounds great! I love lazy days.
Sloth B
Me too! Let's grab some snacks and relax.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
loll
idle
relax
Antonyms
hasten
rush
work
noun
Definition

A place where people can relax, often with comfortable seating, such as a living room or a public waiting area in hotels or airports.


Example

After a long day of travel, I enjoyed sitting in the lounge with a good book.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen the new lounge they opened downtown?
Sloth B
Yeah, I went there last weekend! It's really nice.
Sloth A
I heard they have great cocktails in the lounge area.
Sloth B
transitive verb
Definition

To spend time in a relaxed or lazy manner, often sitting or lying down comfortably.


Example

After a long week, I just want to lounge on the couch and watch movies.


Tense Forms

Past: lounged

Past Participle: lounged


Conversation
Sloth A
What did you do over the weekend?
Sloth B
I just lounged around at home and watched movies.
Sloth A
That sounds nice! I wish I could just lounge all day.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

Lounge → The word originates from the Old French 'alonge' (meaning to stretch out or extend). It refers to a place where one can relax or stretch out comfortably.

Memory Tip

Imagine a cozy place where you can 'stretch out' and relax — that's what a lounge is all about.

Visually Confused Words
lunge
longe
slunge
plunge
lungie
lunger
lunged
longue
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
salon
parlor
suite
Antonyms
office
hall
workspace
It was relaxing, you should try it sometime!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
relax
idle
recline
Antonyms
hasten
rush
work