Lump Together

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /lʌmp təˈɡɛðər/

Definitions of lump together

noun A lump is a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape.

Example Sentences

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.

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of lump together in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of lump together

past tense

lumped together

plural

lump together

comparative

more lumped together

superlative

most lumped together

present tense

lump together

future tense

will lump together

perfect tense

have lumped together

continuous tense

is lumping together

singular

lumps together

positive degree

lump together

infinitive

to lump together

gerund

lumping together

participle

lumping together

Origin and Evolution of lump together

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'lump together' originated from Middle English, where 'lump' meant a compact mass or group and 'together' indicated the action of combining or gathering.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'lump together' has retained its original meaning of combining disparate things into a single group, but it has also taken on a more figurative sense of grouping things without much distinction or nuance.