lump

see definition of lump

nounclump, mass

verbtolerate, withstand

Synonyms for lump

noun clump, mass

Antonyms for lump

agglomerate

noun. bunch

Word Origin & History

early 14c., lumpe (1224 as surname), probably in Old English, perhaps from a Scandinavian source (cf. cognate Danish lumpe, 16c.), of unknown origin. Cf. also Middle High German lumpe, early modern Dutch lompe. Phrase lump in (one's) throat "feeling of tightness brought on by emotion" is from 1803. Lumps "hard knocks, a beating" is colloquial, from 1934. Lump sum, one covering a number of items, is from 1867.

Example Sentences for lump

Alleyne said nothing, but his heart seemed to turn to a lump of ice in his bosom.

The Little Doctor was struggling with the lump in her throat that he should try to joke about it.

With that he ups with a lump of a two year old, and lets drive at me.

Your mind is so set on yourself that you're like a lump of stone.

Lieutenant Roger Fenton had a lump in his throat when he said good-bye to his boys.

They are to be found there in battalions, and you can judge them in the lump.

There was a whack as one lump hit the boat, and a grunt as the other struck some man.

A lump had risen in my throat, for I thought I knew what he had seen.

Carr was aware of her nearness and a lump rose in his throat.

Bob looked at Betty and swallowed hard at a lump in his throat.

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Antonyms for lump

accumulated

accumulates

accumulating

agglomerate

aggregate

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accumulated

accumulates

accumulating

agglomerate

aggregate

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