What Does "Judge" Mean?
The word "judge" can be used as both a noun and a verb in English.
- Noun: A public official who decides cases in a court of law.
- Verb: To form an opinion or conclusion about someone or something.
Pronunciation: /dʒʌdʒ/ (like "jaj")
Examples in Sentences
As a noun:
"The judge sentenced the defendant to five years in prison."
As a verb:
"Don't judge a book by its cover."
Common phrase:
"Let he who is without sin cast the first stone — don’t judge others."
Synonyms & Related Words
As a noun: magistrate, justice, arbitrator
As a verb: evaluate, assess, criticize, appraise
⚠️ Note: "Judge" often carries a negative connotation when used as a verb (e.g., being overly critical).
Grammar Tips
- Present tense: I judge, you judge, he/she/it judges
- Past tense: judged
- Present participle: judging
- Common collocations: judge fairly, judge harshly, judge by appearances
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