Pronunciation: /lʌmp/
noun a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape
A1 I found a lump of sugar in my tea.
A2 She felt a lump in her throat when she heard the sad news.
B1 The doctor discovered a lump during the routine check-up.
B2 The artist molded the clay into a large lump before shaping it into a vase.
C1 The geologist identified a lump of coal in the rock formation.
C2 The chef used a lump of butter to sauté the vegetables.
verb to put in an indiscriminate mass or group
A1 She lumps sugar into her coffee every morning.
A2 He lumps all his clothes into one big pile on the floor.
B1 The chef lumps the ingredients together in a bowl before mixing.
B2 The artist lumps different colors of paint to create a unique texture.
C1 The researcher lumps data from various sources to analyze trends.
C2 The designer lumps various design elements to create a cohesive theme.
adjective having a thick, solid appearance or consistency
A1 She found a lump of clay in the art class.
A2 The lump sum payment was due at the end of the month.
B1 The doctor felt a lump in her throat during the examination.
B2 The contractor discovered a lump sum error in the construction budget.
C1 The scientist analyzed the lump sample under a microscope.
C2 The lump sum investment yielded high returns for the company.
formal The doctor discovered a lump during the patient's routine check-up.
informal I noticed a weird lump on my arm, should I be worried?
slang She's got a huge lump of cash saved up for her vacation.
figurative Dealing with all these problems at once feels like a heavy lump in my chest.
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