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Stunt

UK //stʌnt// US //stʌnt// Pronunciation

Definition

An action performed for the purpose of entertainment or to show skill.

Listen to definition

In simple words: A trick or action that is done for entertainment.

Examples

• The stunt involved jumping from a helicopter into a lake.
• She performed an impressive stunt on her skateboard.
• The film featured several dangerous stunts that amazed the audience.
• He trained for months to master the stunt for the movie.
• The magician's stunt left everyone in the room speechless.
• Her latest stunt involved a high dive from the roof.
• They spent a lot of money on the stunt team's safety equipment.
• During the show, a stunt was performed that involved fire.

Usage notes

Used in contexts involving movies, performances, or impressive actions. Not typically used to describe ordinary actions.

Grammar pattern

perform + stunt

Memory hint

Think of a 'stunt' as a daring jump from a tall building in a movie.

Collocations

• perform a stunt
• dangerous stunt
• stunt double
• amazing stunt
• stunt performance

Synonyms

• trick
• feat
• performance
• show
• exhibition

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'stunt' as in to hinder growth.
• Using 'stunt' as a noun in situations requiring a verb.
• Mixing up 'stunt' with 'jump' or similar actions.