Pronunciation: /lʌmp təˈɡɛðər/
noun A lump is a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape.
A1 I don't like when people lump together all cats as being the same.
A2 In this book, the author tends to lump together all teenagers as rebellious and irresponsible.
B1 It's important not to lump together all immigrants as criminals or job stealers.
B2 The media often lumps together different political parties as being corrupt and dishonest.
C1 Academic researchers should avoid lumping together diverse cultures and traditions in their studies.
C2 It takes a skilled analyst to avoid lumping together complex data sets and drawing inaccurate conclusions.
adverb Together is used to indicate that people or things are with each other or in a group.
A1 I lump together all my socks in one drawer.
A2 She tends to lump together all her bills and receipts.
B1 It's not fair to lump together all teenagers as troublemakers.
B2 The teacher warned us not to lump together all the information in our research paper.
C1 It is a common mistake to lump together all Asian cultures as being the same.
C2 The author's writing style tends to lump together complex ideas in a simplistic manner.
formal It is not accurate to lump together all the different research findings without considering their individual nuances.
informal Don't just lump together all the clothes in one pile, organize them by category.
slang Let's not lump together all the music genres, each one has its own unique style.
figurative It's unfair to lump together all introverts as being shy and quiet, they have different personalities just like extroverts.
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