“Craned” is a verb that describes the action of stretching, extending, or bending one’s neck forward in order to see or observe something more clearly. It often implies a physical effort to gain a better view or perspective, usually by elongating the neck.
Sample Sentences:
- As the parade passed by, the curious onlookers craned their necks to catch a glimpse of the floats.
- She craned her neck over the crowd to see the stage at the crowded concert.
- The child eagerly craned his neck to see the animals at the zoo.
- Trying to get a better view of the painting, the art enthusiast craned his neck.
- People in the back of the auditorium craned their necks to see the speaker on the stage.
- The tourists craned their necks to view the towering skyscrapers in the city.
- In the bustling market, shoppers craned their necks to see the displays of fresh produce.
- As the rescue team arrived, the crowd craned their necks to witness the operation.
- At the construction site, passersby craned their necks to see the progress of the new building.
- The students craned their necks to read the announcements posted on the bulletin board.
Synonyms and Indonesian Equivalents:
- Stretch: meregang
- Extend: memanjangkan
- Lean forward: membungkuk ke depan
- Peer: menyelip
- Strain: menegang
- Stretch out: meregangkan
- Reach out: meraih
- Peer over: menunduk untuk melihat
- Look over: melihat dengan seksama
- Observe closely: mengamati dengan cermat
Antonyms and Indonesian Equivalents:
- Relax: bersantai
- Shrink back: mundur
- Contract: menyusut
- Shorten: memendekkan
- Retract: menarik kembali
- Withdraw: menarik diri
- Shy away: enggan
- Avoid eye contact: menghindari kontak mata
Words Derived from It and Indonesian Equivalents:
- Craning: meregangkan
- Craned position: posisi meregang
Related Words and Indonesian Equivalents:
- Neck extension: perpanjangan leher
- Viewpoint: sudut pandang
- Vantage point: titik pandang
- Gaze: pandangan
- Inspection: pemeriksaan
Phrasal Verbs and Indonesian Equivalents:
- Crane forward: membungkuk ke depan
- Crane to see: membungkuk untuk melihat
- Crane over: membungkuk ke atas
Common Expressions and Indonesian Equivalents:
- Crane one’s neck: meregangkan leher
- Crane for a better view: membungkuk untuk melihat lebih baik
Related Idioms and Indonesian Equivalents:
- Stick one’s neck out: mengambil risiko
- Be neck and neck: berada pada posisi yang sama
