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Meaning of lump
A lump is a small, usually rounded, mass of something, especially a solid or semi-solid substance.
Etymology of lump
The word "lump" has its origins in Old English "lump" or "lumpe", which referred to a mass or a lump of something
The word is related to the Old Norse "lumpa", which meant "to swell" or "to become swollen"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to a small, usually rounded, mass of something
Synonyms
Definitions
- A small, usually rounded, mass of something, especially a solid or semi-solid substance
- A swelling or protuberance, especially one that is abnormal or pathological
- A small, hard or semi-hard mass of material, such as coal or stone
- A person or thing that is clumsy or awkward
Usage Examples
- She felt a lump in her throat as she tried to speak
- The doctor found a lump in the patient's breast during the examination
- The coal miner dug out a large lump of coal from the mine
- He was a bit of a lump on the dance floor, but he was having fun
Antonyms
smoothness
evenness
flatness
levelness
uniformity
consistency
regularity
symmetry
order
neatness
tidiness
precision
exactness
fineness
delicacy
subtlety
nuance
sophistication
elegance
refinement
culture
polish
poise
grace
agility
nimbleness
quickness
speed
haste
rapidity
promptness