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has budged vs is budged

Both phrases are not commonly used in English. The correct form is "has budged."

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 865 views

has budged

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the correct past participle form of the verb "budge." It is used to indicate that something has moved slightly or been pushed a little.

Examples:

  • The heavy box has budged a bit, but it's still stuck in the doorway.
  • She has finally budged on her decision to quit her job.
  • The stubborn door has finally budged open after much effort.
  • The negotiation has budged a little, but there is still a long way to go.
  • The rock hasn't budged an inch since we last tried to move it.
  • To move or stir slightly: The trapped child was stuck tight and couldn't budge. 2. To alter a position or attitude: had made the decision and wouldn't budge. v.tr. 1.
  • To move or stir slightly: The trapped child was stuck tight and couldn't budge. 2. To alter a position or attitude: had made the decision and wouldn't budge. v.tr. 1.
  • Define budged up. budged up synonyms, budged up pronunciation, budged up translation, English dictionary definition of budged up. v. budged , budg·ing ...
  • Present perfect. I, have budged. you, have budged. he/she/it, has budged. we, have budged. you, have budged. they, have budged ...

is budged

This phrase is not a common construction in English.

  • Feb 27, 2012 ... And just today a co-worker corrected me that it is budged when I jokingly asked ' did you just butt in line?' I don't like budge, so I am sticking with ...
  • A ___% increase is budged in project years 2 and 3. Co-PI: As Co-PI, Dr. Y (a 9- month academic year employee) will be responsible for […]. One summer month  ...
  • Nov 24, 2010 ... ... researchers measured how much each galaxy's light was red-shifted ? that is, budged toward the red end of the visual spectrum by a process ...
  • Overnight Movement Alerts. If a vehicle is budged overnight, a loudspeaker announces the unauthorized movement on the particular vehicle by its tag number.

Alternatives:

  • has budged
  • was budged
  • will be budged
  • had been budged
  • is being budged

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