lump
Pronunciación: [lʌmp]
Palabra
Contexto: «shape or mass»
(noun) a lump is a small, solid piece of something that is usually round or irregular in shape. You might see a lump of clay or a lump of sugar. It often feels hard.
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I found a big lump of clay to use for my art project.
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There wasn't a single lump of chocolate in the cookie dough.
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Do you see the lump of ice in the drink?
Contexto: «movement»
(verb) to lump means to put things together in a group or category. It's like when you put all your toys in one box instead of keeping them spread out.
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She decided to lump all her stickers into one big album.
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He didn't want to lump together all the different kinds of candies; he wanted to keep them separate.
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Can we lump the similar items together for the presentation?
Contexto: «health»
(noun) a lump can also refer to a swelling or bump on a person's body. This might happen when you get hurt or if there's something wrong inside that needs to be checked.
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The doctor said the lump on my arm is nothing to worry about.
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She didn't notice a lump on her leg until it started to hurt.
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Have you ever felt a lump on your body that wasn't there before?
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