bunch
0 antonyms and opposites of bunch, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A group of similar things gathered or fastened together.
How to use bunch
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle English bunche, bonche (“hump, swelling”), of uncertain origin. Perhaps a variant of *bunge (compare dialectal bung (“heap, grape bunch”)), from Proto-Germanic *bunkō, *bunkô, *bungǭ (“heap, crowd”), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰenǵʰ-, *bʰénǵʰus (“thick, dense, fat”). Cognates include Saterland Frisian Bunke...
Full origin of bunch →Frequently asked questions
What does “bunch” mean?
The word “bunch” means a group of similar things gathered or fastened together. In plain terms, a cluster of things (or people) gathered together, or informally, a good amount of something.
How do you pronounce “bunch”?
“Bunch” is pronounced buhnch (/bʌnt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bunch” in a sentence?
Here is “bunch” used in a sentence: “She bought a bunch of bananas at the market.”
What part of speech is “bunch”?
Depending on how it is used, “bunch” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “bunch” a common word?
“Bunch” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “bunch” have?
“Bunch” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a group of similar things gathered or fastened together.
What is the difference between a bunch and a bundle?
A bunch is a group of similar things naturally clustered together, like grapes, flowers, or keys. A bundle is a collection tied or wrapped up for carrying, such as a bundle of sticks or papers. A bunch emphasises grouping; a bundle emphasises being fastened together for transport.
What is an example of a bunch?
Common examples include a bunch of grapes, a bunch of bananas, a bunch of flowers, or a bunch of keys. In each case, several similar items are gathered or held together as a single unit, whether growing that way naturally or arranged deliberately by hand.
Is "a bunch of" formal or informal?
When it means a large amount or number — "a bunch of people" or "a bunch of reasons" — the phrase is casual and best kept to informal speech and writing. Referring to physical clusters, such as a bunch of grapes or flowers, is perfectly standard in any register.