bump (B1)
verb, noun
Pronunciation: /bʌmp/
Definition
To hit something or someone with a sudden impact, often unintentionally.
Examples
I bumped into my old teacher at the supermarket.
The car bumped over the rough road.
He accidentally bumped the table, spilling his drink.
How to Use bump
- bump into (phrasal verb)
- To meet someone by chance. — "I bumped into Sarah at the coffee shop yesterday."
- bump up (phrasal verb)
- To increase something, especially a price or a quantity. — "The company decided to bump up the price of their product."
- bump along (phrasal verb)
- To move forward with a series of jolts or impacts. — "The old bus bumped along the dirt road."
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