ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GRUDGE
From Old French grouchier to grumble, probably of Germanic origin; compare Old High German grunnizōn to grunt.
WHAT DOES GRUDGE MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of grudge in the English dictionary
The first definition of grudge in the dictionary is a persistent feeling of resentment, esp one due to some cause, such as an insult or injury. Other definition of grudge is planned or carried out in order to settle a grudge. Grudge is also to give or allow unwillingly.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO GRUDGE
PRESENT
Present
I grudge
you grudge
he/she/it grudges
we grudge
you grudge
they grudge
Present continuous
I am grudging
you are grudging
he/she/it is grudging
we are grudging
you are grudging
they are grudging
Present perfect
I have grudged
you have grudged
he/she/it has grudged
we have grudged
you have grudged
they have grudged
Present perfect continuous
I have been grudging
you have been grudging
he/she/it has been grudging
we have been grudging
you have been grudging
they have been grudging
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I grudged
you grudged
he/she/it grudged
we grudged
you grudged
they grudged
Past continuous
I was grudging
you were grudging
he/she/it was grudging
we were grudging
you were grudging
they were grudging
Past perfect
I had grudged
you had grudged
he/she/it had grudged
we had grudged
you had grudged
they had grudged
Past perfect continuous
I had been grudging
you had been grudging
he/she/it had been grudging
we had been grudging
you had been grudging
they had been grudging
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will grudge
you will grudge
he/she/it will grudge
we will grudge
you will grudge
they will grudge
Future continuous
I will be grudging
you will be grudging
he/she/it will be grudging
we will be grudging
you will be grudging
they will be grudging
Future perfect
I will have grudged
you will have grudged
he/she/it will have grudged
we will have grudged
you will have grudged
they will have grudged
Future perfect continuous
I will have been grudging
you will have been grudging
he/she/it will have been grudging
we will have been grudging
you will have been grudging
they will have been grudging
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would grudge
you would grudge
he/she/it would grudge
we would grudge
you would grudge
they would grudge
Conditional continuous
I would be grudging
you would be grudging
he/she/it would be grudging
we would be grudging
you would be grudging
they would be grudging
Conditional perfect
I would have grudge
you would have grudge
he/she/it would have grudge
we would have grudge
you would have grudge
they would have grudge
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been grudging
you would have been grudging
he/she/it would have been grudging
we would have been grudging
you would have been grudging
they would have been grudging
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you grudge
we let´s grudge
you grudge
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
grudging
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GRUDGE»
The term «grudge» is quite widely used and occupies the
29.002 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
FREQUENCY
Quite widely used
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10 QUOTES WITH «GRUDGE»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
grudge.
You figure that time could heal all wounds, but some people just really hold a crazy grudge.
I do not mourn the death of the printed letter in a snobby, East Coast, patrician way - 'Where have our manners gone?' - but because I love objects, I love paper, and I love something that I can hold to my chest for a moment. Still, I bear no grudge against the e-mail form itself.
Grudge no expense - yield to no opposition - forget fatigue - till, by the strength of prayer and sacrifice, the spirit of love shall have overcome .
I'm not one of those people who holds a grudge about anything.
Carrying a grudge is a heavy burden. As you forgive, you will feel the joy of being forgiven.
I'm not cynical or bitter in any way. Life's too short; you get ripped off, but if you hold a grudge, it's going to affect you. You take it on the chin, you learn, you try not to make the same mistakes.
I've had a few arguments with people, but I never carry a grudge. You know why? While you're carrying a grudge, they're out dancing.
Whenever he saw a dollar in another man's hands he took it as a personal grudge, if he couldn't take it any other way.
Potter is jealous of potter, and craftsman of craftsman; and the poor have a grudge against the poor, and the poet against the poet.
Our culture in India is not a culture where we grudge each other.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRUDGE»
Discover the use of
grudge in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
grudge and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
What is a grouchy old man to do when two attractive women encourage him to leave his assistant-living apartment and join a clandestine chili party?
A roller coaster ride of a legal thriller, this book keeps you in your seat, turning the pages until it comes to its unpredictable end.
3
The Terrible
Grudge of Jeremy Tudge
Jeremy was proud of the new Grudge he made... until it started growing! Will he ever be rid of it?
4
The
Grudge: Scotland vs. England, 1990
This is the real story of an extraordinary game, told with astounding insight and almost unprecedented access to key players, coaches and supporters on both sides (Will Carling, Ian McGeechan, Brian Moore and the rest).
After his father dies a coward's death on the battlefield, the new dwarf king is forced to fight to restore the honor of his family, in a Warhammer novel. Original.
Highlights of notable grudge matches in professional wrestling, with photographs of the rivals pairs in action.
7
J-horror: The Definitive Guide to The Ring, The
Grudge and ...
The first year on the job a young idealistic teacher, tries to persuade a shy, virtually autistic boy call Tetsun to give up his obsession for flies.
As Chris and Anne struggle to balance their personal lives with their professional concerns, this intense, powerful novel weaves an ever-tightening web of suspense that will keep readers chasing the truth until the final page.
Written ecumenically at a third- to fifth-grade reading level, this series is also appropriate,for non-Christian readers.
10
Can You Let Go of a
Grudge?: Learn to Forgive and Get on ...
In this guide through the issues that prevent us from forgiving, Frank Desiderio presents a five-step process that will help the reader to let go of a grudge and, if it's the right thing to do, be reconciled.
Frank Desiderio, CSP, 2014
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRUDGE»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
grudge is used in the context of the following news items.
Date set for Conor McGregor-Jose Aldo grudge match
Conor McGregor's mouth-watering UFC featherweight unification superfight against Jose Aldo will be the most anticipated fight in the history of ... «Herald, Jul 15»
England has a grudge against FIFA: Blatter
LONDON — Outgoing FIFA president Sepp Blatter has launched another attack on England, claiming that criticism of football's world governing ... «TODAYonline, Jul 15»
Joshua-Whyte agree to grudge match in fall
Dillian Whyte Everyone loves a grudge match. And if you thought English soccer fans were rowdy, just wait until these two settle their unsettled ... «thaboxingvoice, Jul 15»
PBA: Beermen, Aces in grudge rematch
The thunderclaps and heavy rains raging outside face stiff competition with the brewing tempest inside the Mall of Asia Arena tonight when PBA ... «Tempo, Jul 15»
Wimbledon 2015: Serena Williams insists facing Maria Sharapova is …
Serena Williams aims to continue her stranglehold over Maria Sharapova but insists their rivalry is not a 'grudge match'. Williams and Russian ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
SMITH GRUDGE MATCH QUARTERFINAL RESULTS
The opening round of the Smith Grudge Match International saw some high-flying airs, deep pits and gouging rail turns. But this is where ... «Surfline.com Surf News, Jul 15»
Hamilton tops Bordentown in extras, face grudge match with BSP
Hamilton's Jake Beyer knocked in a run on Tuesday in Hamilton's 4-3 win against Bordentown. JACKIE SCHEAR — TRENTONIAN FILE ... «The Trentonian, Jul 15»
Don't grudge scrutiny by public, media: Govt to officials
Government officials should not grudge the increased scrutiny by the public as well as the media and learn instead to adapt to it as ... «Chandigarh Tribune, Jul 15»
USA prepares for Womens World Cup final grudge match against …
If USA versus Japan sounds familiar it's because the two teams have battled it out over recent years for soccer supremacy. Japan played ... «Paste Magazine, Jul 15»
Luciano Becchio bears no grudge towards Norwich City
Luciano Becchio bears no grudge towards Norwich City. 08:00 03 July 2015. Paddy Davitt. Luciano Becchio cut his ties in England after his spell at Norwich City ... «Norfolk Eastern Daily Press, Jul 15»
