clump
gb/klˈʌmp/ us/klˈʌmp/
B1
Inglés
~ 9500
csomó, csoport, folt, kupac, összecsomósodik, összetapaszt, összeáll, trappol, dübörög
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
csomó
A2
Patrón de uso:
a clump of [uncountable noun/plural noun]
She pulled a clump of hair out of the shower drain.
Egy hajcsomót húzott ki a zuhanyzó lefolyójából.
Heavy rain turned the path into sticky clumps of mud.
A heves esőtől ragacsos sárcsomók borították az ösvényt.
The cat left little clumps of fur all over the sofa.
There were dry clumps of paint stuck to the bottom of the can.
He brushed the snow off his coat in wet clumps.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I found a clump of hair on my brush.
Egy hajcsomót találtam a hajkefémen.
The kids came in with clumps of mud on their shoes.
A gyerekek sárcsomókkal a cipőjükön jöttek be.
There are clumps of dust under the bed.
She threw away a clump of wet paper towels.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "group" instead of "clump" for physical substances. Use "clump" when the focus is on a thick, heavy, or sticky mass (clump of mud, clump of hair), not just any collection of items (a group of people). Also, remember the pattern is usually "a clump of [something]".
Significado
small compact mass of something
Colocaciones
a clump of dirt
|a clump of hair
|a clump of soil
|a clump of mud
|clumps of mascara
|clumps of cat litter
Sinónimos
lump (Very similar, but often used more for solid pieces, while "clump" can also stress things sticking together.)
Antónimos
speck (A very tiny piece, contrasting with the thicker, heavier feel of a clump.)
Temas
daily life
|appearance
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A small, thick group or mass of the same thing, close together.
A small, thick, compact mass of a substance or a number of similar things close together.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
2
Patrón de uso:
a clump of [type of plant/tree]
A lonely house stood beside a clump of tall pine trees.
Egy magányos ház állt egy magas fenyőkből álló facsoport mellett.
Wildflowers grew in bright clumps along the path.
Vadvirágok nőttek élénk színű foltokban az ösvény mentén.
We rested in the shade of a clump of birch trees.
Clumps of bamboo blocked the view of the river.
Deer were hiding in a clump of bushes near the field.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
There is a clump of trees behind the school.
Az iskola mögött van egy facsoport.
We sat under a small clump of palm trees.
Egy kis pálmacsoport alatt ültünk.
I saw a rabbit run into a clump of bushes.
Tall grass grew in thick clumps by the road.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say "a group of trees" where a native speaker would more naturally say "a clump of trees" in nature descriptions. Use "clump" when the trees or plants are close together and feel like one unit in the landscape.
Significado
group of trees or plants
Colocaciones
a clump of trees
|a clump of bushes
|a clump of grass
|a clump of bamboo
|small clumps of woodland
|clumps of vegetation
Sinónimos
cluster (Also means things grouped together; often slightly more formal or technical in descriptions of plants.)
Antónimos
clearing (An open space without trees or plants, opposite of an area where plants are packed together.)
Temas
nature
|environment
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A small group of trees or plants that grow very near each other.
A small group of trees, bushes, or other plants growing close together.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
3
Patrón de uso:
a clump of [people/animals]
A clump of tourists blocked the narrow street.
Egy csoport turista elállta a szűk utcát.
The children stood in a clump, whispering to each other.
A gyerekek egy kupacban álltak, és egymás között suttogtak.
Cows gathered in a clump at the gate, waiting to be fed.
Reporters formed a clump around the player as he left the field.
We avoided the noisy clump of students near the entrance.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
A small clump of people waited at the bus stop.
Egy kisebb csoport ember várakozott a buszmegállóban.
The kids walked in a clump down the hall.
A gyerekek csoportba verődve mentek végig a folyosón.
A clump of fans stood outside the hotel.
The sheep moved in a clump across the field.
Error frecuente:
Learners more often use "group" or "crowd" for people. "Clump" suggests a relatively small, tight, sometimes slightly awkward group, not a very large number like "crowd".
Significado
group of people or animals
Colocaciones
a clump of tourists
|a clump of students
|a clump of children
|a clump of cows
|stood in a clump
|moved in clumps
Sinónimos
bunch (Also means a group; "clump" can sound more visual and slightly more negative or awkward.)
Antónimos
scatter (When people or animals move away from each other instead of staying in a tight group.)
Temas
daily life
|social
|daily_life
|animals
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A small group of people or animals that stay very near each other.
A small group of people or animals standing or moving close together, often looking slightly crowded or awkward.
VERBO
B2
4
Patrón de uso:
[substance] clumps; to clump [something] together
The rice clumped together after sitting in the pot too long.
A rizs összecsomósodott, miután túl sokáig állt a fazékban.
Wet sand clumps when you squeeze it in your hand.
A nedves homok összeáll, ha összenyomod a kezedben.
Her mascara clumped on her eyelashes and looked messy.
The cat's fur was clumped with dried mud.
The powder should mix smoothly and not clump at the bottom.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The sugar clumped at the bottom of the cup.
A cukor összecsomósodott a csésze alján.
If the paint is old, it can clump and make lines.
Ha régi a festék, összecsomósodhat, és csíkokat hagyhat.
The snow clumps when it is wet.
The cereal became soft and clumped together in the milk.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say "make lumps" or "stick in groups" instead of using the verb "clump". Use "clump" especially for powders, grains, hair, or similar things that stick together and form small thick masses.
Significado
to form thick masses
Colocaciones
rice clumps together
|sugar clumped in the jar
|mascara clumps on the lashes
|hair clumps together
|to clump the soil
|clumped into balls
Sinónimos
clot (Also means to form thick masses, especially for blood or liquids; often more medical or technical.)
Antónimos
separate (Describes parts moving apart instead of sticking together in masses.)
Temas
daily life
|appearance
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To stick together in small, thick groups, or to make something do this.
To form into small, thick masses by sticking together, or to make something form into such masses.
VERBO
B2
5
Patrón de uso:
to clump [place]; to clump up/down [stairs]
He clumped up the stairs in his work boots.
Munkásbakancsban feltrappolt a lépcsőn.
The children clumped down the hallway, shaking the old floorboards.
A gyerekek végigtrappoltak a folyosón, és megremegtették a régi padlódeszkákat.
I heard her clumping across the kitchen when her alarm went off.
They clumped past my door, laughing loudly.
Students in heavy shoes clumped along the corridor between classes.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He clumped down the stairs in big boots.
Nagy bakancsban letrappolt a lépcsőn.
The boy clumped across the wooden floor.
A fiú végigtrappolt a fapadlón.
I heard someone clump past my room.
They clumped into the house, tired and dirty.
Error frecuente:
Learners often use only "walk" where a heavier, noisier movement is meant. "Clump" adds the idea of loud, dull sounds and a lack of lightness or grace.
Significado
to walk with heavy steps
Colocaciones
clump up the stairs
|clump down the hall
|clumped along the corridor
|clump past the door
|boots clumped on the floor
Sinónimos
tramp (Also means to walk heavily and noisily, but can sound slightly more formal or literary.)
Antónimos
tiptoe (Means to walk very quietly and lightly, opposite of walking with heavy, noisy steps.)
Temas
movement
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To walk in a heavy way so that your feet make loud, dull sounds.
To walk with heavy, noisy steps that make dull, thudding sounds.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
clump
AFI
GB/klˈʌmp/
US/klˈʌmp/
Sílabas y acento
clump (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (clump)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: clump
- Plural: clumps
Verb
- Base: clump
- 3rd Person Singular: clumps
- Present Participle: clumping
- Past: clumped
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
a clump of hair
1/ə klˈʌmp əv hˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
small thick mass of hair
A small, thick group of hairs that are stuck together.
Ejemplos
- She found a clump of hair in the shower.
- The dog was shedding, and clumps of hair were on the floor.
- He pulled a clump of hair out of the vacuum cleaner.
a clump of trees
1/ə klˈʌmp əv tɹˈiz/
fixed phrase
small group of trees
A small, close group of trees in one place.
Ejemplos
- We could see a clump of trees in the distance.
- They set up their tent beside a clump of trees for shade.
- A clump of trees marked the edge of the property.
clump together
1/klˈʌmp təɡˈɛðɚ/
phrasal verb
to stick and form masses
For many small pieces of something to move together and stick so that they form thick groups or masses.
Ejemplos
- The wet leaves clumped together on the path.
- In humid weather, the sugar often clumps together in the bowl.
- As the sauce cooled, pieces of cheese began to clump together.
clump up
1/klˈʌmp ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
to form unwanted lumps
For a substance to form small thick masses, usually in a way you do not want.
Ejemplos
- The cat litter tends to clump up when it gets wet.
- Stir the powder quickly so it doesn’t clump up in the water.
- Old flour can clump up and make the batter uneven.