noun
clump
kluhmp
Clump (noun) means a small, dense cluster of things, especially plants or hair. Example: “A clump of daffodils grew by the fence.”
noun
1
A small, dense cluster of things, especially plants or hair.
"A clump of daffodils grew by the fence."
"She pulled a clump of hair out of the drain."
verb
1
To gather or stick together into a compact mass.
"The wet flour began to clump together in the bowl."
2
To walk with heavy, thudding steps.
"He clumped down the stairs in his work boots."
How to use clump
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small tight bunch of something, or the act of sticking together in a mass, or walking heavily.
Common pairings
a clump of trees
clump together
clump down the hall
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Word forms
- Plural
- clumps
- Third person singular
- clumps
- Past tense
- clumped
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Etymology
From Old English clympre, meaning a lump of metal, related to Germanic words for a mass or lump.
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What does “clump” mean?
The word “clump” means a small, dense cluster of things, especially plants or hair. In plain terms, a small tight bunch of something, or the act of sticking together in a mass, or walking heavily.
How do you pronounce “clump”?
“Clump” is pronounced kluhmp (/klʌmp/ in IPA).
How do you use “clump” in a sentence?
Here is “clump” used in a sentence: “A clump of daffodils grew by the fence.”
What part of speech is “clump”?
Depending on how it is used, “clump” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “clump” come from?
The word “clump” comes from Old English. From Old English clympre, meaning a lump of metal, related to Germanic words for a mass or lump.
How many meanings does “clump” have?
“Clump” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, dense cluster of things, especially plants or hair.
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