Pronunciation: /bʌmp ˈɪntuː/
noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea
A1 I accidentally bumped into my friend at the grocery store.
A2 She bumped into a table and spilled her drink everywhere.
B1 The two cars bumped into each other at the intersection.
B2 He bumped into an old classmate while walking in the park.
C1 The politician bumped into a group of protestors outside the event.
C2 As a celebrity, she often bumps into fans while out in public.
verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being
A1 I accidentally bumped into my friend at the grocery store.
A2 While walking down the street, I bumped into an old classmate.
B1 I didn't expect to bump into my boss at the movie theater.
B2 As I turned the corner, I almost bumped into a famous actor.
C1 During the conference, I bumped into several industry leaders.
C2 While traveling abroad, I bumped into a childhood friend I hadn't seen in years.
formal I accidentally bumped into my colleague in the hallway.
informal I didn't expect to bump into you here!
slang I totally bumped into my crush at the party last night.
figurative Sometimes life throws unexpected challenges our way, causing us to bump into obstacles.
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