CEFR B2

lump

noun

Meaning

A solid, shapeless mass of matter that is distinct from the surrounding material.

Examples

The dry flour formed a stubborn lump in the bottom of the mixing bowl.
He added a single lump of sugar to his black coffee.

Synonyms: clump, chunk, mass, nodule

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lump (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /lʌmp/

Definition

A solid, shapeless mass of matter that is distinct from the surrounding material.

Examples

The dry flour formed a stubborn lump in the bottom of the mixing bowl.
He added a single lump of sugar to his black coffee.
The doctor examined the lump on her neck to ensure it was benign.

How to Use lump

lump together (phrasal verb): to group things together without distinction — "The report lumps all small businesses together regardless of their industry."
like it or lump it (idiom): to accept a situation because you cannot change it — "The rules are strict, so you can like it or lump it."

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