Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pounce
verb
/paʊns/
Definition
To spring or swoop down suddenly to seize or attack something.
Examples
- The cat will pounce on the toy mouse in an instant.
- She decided to pounce on the job offer immediately, not wanting to miss out.
- He waited for the right moment to pounce during the negotiation.
Meaning
Pounce is often used to describe the action of a predator leaping onto its prey, but it can also refer to seizing opportunities or acting swiftly.
Synonyms
- Spring
- Leap
- Jump
- Strike
- Seize
