bunch
gb/bˈʌnt͡ʃ/ us/bˈʌnt͡ʃ/
A2
Engleză
~ 6100
egy csomó, csomó, csokor, fürt, csapat, társaság, összetömörül, felgyűrődik, feltorlódik, copf
SUBSTANTIV
A2
INFORMAL
1
egy csomó
A2
Tipar de utilizare:
a bunch of [something]
I’ve got a bunch of emails to answer tonight.
Ma este egy csomó e-mailre kell válaszolnom.
We had a bunch of problems with the new software at first.
Eleinte egy csomó gondunk volt az új szoftverrel.
She made a bunch of new friends at summer camp.
That change could save the company a bunch of money.
There are still a bunch of things we need to finish before Friday.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I have a bunch of homework to do.
Egy csomó házit kell megcsinálnom.
We took a bunch of photos on our trip.
Egy csomó fotót készítettünk az utazásunkon.
He asked me a bunch of questions.
There were a bunch of children in the park.
She bought a bunch of new clothes.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes write *“bunches of money”* or *“many bunch of people”* when they mean just a large amount. Use “a bunch of” or “bunches of” only as a set phrase, and keep the noun after it plural when it is countable: “a bunch of people,” “a bunch of ideas.” Also, in informal English, both singular and plural verbs are heard after “a bunch of,” but in standard writing it is more common to match the verb to the noun after “of”: “A bunch of people are waiting.”
Sens
a large number or amount
Colocații
a bunch of people
|a bunch of stuff
|a bunch of problems
|a whole bunch of
|cost a bunch
|save a bunch of money
Sinonime
a lot (Very close in meaning; slightly more neutral and more common in writing than “a bunch of”.)
|
loads (More informal and emotional than “a bunch of”, especially in British English.)
Antonime
a little (Describes a small amount, the opposite quantity to “a bunch of” for uncountable nouns.)
|
a few (Describes a small number, the opposite quantity to “a bunch of” for countable nouns.)
Teme
daily life
|conversation
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definiție
A large number or amount of something, used like “a lot of”.
A large but not precisely stated number or amount of things, usually used with “of”.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
2
Tipar de utilizare:
a bunch of [plural countable noun]
He grabbed a bunch of keys from the hook by the door.
Leemelt egy kulcscsomót az ajtó melletti kampóról.
She bought a bunch of flowers for her mother’s birthday.
Vett egy csokor virágot az édesanyja születésnapjára.
We picked a bunch of grapes straight from the vine.
Tie the cables into a neat bunch so they don’t get tangled.
The child held a bunch of colourful balloons in his hand.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I gave her a bunch of roses.
Adtam neki egy csokor rózsát.
He ate a whole bunch of grapes.
Megevett egy egész fürt szőlőt.
Please bring a bunch of bananas from the store.
She tied the pencils into a bunch with a string.
A bunch of balloons was on the table.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse this physical group meaning with the quantity meaning and use it with abstract nouns like *“a bunch of happiness”*, which sounds odd. This sense is usually for physical, countable things like grapes, keys, flowers, or balloons that can literally be grouped or tied together.
Sens
group of things held together
Colocații
a bunch of grapes
|a bunch of bananas
|a bunch of keys
|a bunch of flowers
|a bunch of balloons
|a small bunch of herbs
Sinonime
cluster (Often slightly more formal and common in scientific or descriptive writing, especially for things that grow together.)
|
bundle (Suggests things tied or wrapped together, sometimes more tightly packed than a “bunch”.)
Antonime
single (Refers to just one item instead of a grouped set of items.)
Teme
food
|objects
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definiție
Several things of the same kind that are together in one group or tied together.
A number of similar things that are fastened, tied, or growing close together and are thought of as a single unit.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
INFORMAL
3
Tipar de utilizare:
a bunch of [people]
I went hiking with a bunch of friends from work.
Egy csapat munkahelyi barátommal mentem túrázni.
They seem like a really nice bunch to hang out with.
Nagyon jó társaságnak tűnnek, akikkel szívesen lehet együtt lógni.
A bunch of kids were playing soccer in the street.
We were a strange bunch, but we had fun together.
That bunch in the corner is making a lot of noise.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I had lunch with a bunch of classmates.
Egy csapat osztálytársammal ebédeltem.
A bunch of tourists were taking photos.
Egy csapat turista fényképezett.
They are a friendly bunch.
A bunch of workers stood outside the factory.
We met a bunch of new people at the party.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes overuse “bunch” for people in formal writing, where “group” or “team” is better. In reports or essays, prefer “group of students,” “team of engineers,” etc., and keep “bunch” for informal conversation.
Sens
group of people together
Colocații
a bunch of friends
|a bunch of kids
|a great bunch of people
|a nice bunch
|a wild bunch
|a strange bunch
Sinonime
group (More neutral and slightly more formal than “bunch”, used in both spoken and written English.)
|
crowd (Suggests a larger or more packed group of people than “bunch” and can feel more impersonal.)
Antonime
individual (Focuses on a single person, not seen as part of a group.)
|
alone (Describes being without other people, the opposite of being in a group or bunch.)
Teme
social
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
A group of people who are together or belong together in some way.
A group of people who are together or who are thought of as a unit, often with some shared quality or relationship.
VERB
B2
4
Tipar de utilizare:
to bunch (something) up / to bunch together
The crowd started to bunch up near the exit.
A tömeg kezdett összetömörülni a kijárat közelében.
Her shirt bunched up around her waist when she sat down.
Amikor leült, az inge felgyűrődött a dereka körül.
Please bunch the cables together so we can tie them.
The fabric bunched up awkwardly at the shoulders.
They bunched together for warmth in the cold wind.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Traffic began to bunch up at the lights.
A forgalom kezdett feltorlódni a lámpánál.
My socks bunched up inside my shoes.
A zoknim felgyűrődött a cipőmben.
We bunched together to fit in the photo.
He bunched the papers up and threw them away.
Don’t let the curtain bunch up on the floor.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use only “bunch” without a particle where a phrasal verb is more natural, for example saying *“The people bunched”* instead of “The people bunched up.” “Bunch up” and “bunch together” are the most common patterns, especially for people or fabric.
Sens
form or make tight groups/folds
Colocații
bunch up
|bunch together
|bunch around
|shirt bunched up
|bunch the fabric up
|bunched-up socks
Sinonime
gather (More general; can refer to people or things coming together, not always tightly or in folds.)
|
clump (Suggests a mass or lump, often less orderly and sometimes heavier than a “bunch”.)
Antonime
spread out (Describes moving things or people so they are not close together, the opposite of “bunch up”.)
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smooth out (Refers to removing folds or wrinkles from cloth, the opposite of making it bunch up.)
Teme
movement
|clothing
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definiție
To move close together in a small group, or to make cloth or another material gather into small folds.
To (cause to) come together in a tight group, or to (cause to) form tight folds.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
5
copf
A2
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] wears [their] hair in bunches
She wore her hair in two high bunches for the party.
A bulira két magas copfba kötötte a haját.
The little girl with bunches smiled at the camera.
A copfos kislány a kamerába mosolygott.
In the old photo, he has long hair tied back in a single bunch.
School rules say that long hair must be tied in bunches or a ponytail.
Her bunches came loose while she was running.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The child has her hair in bunches.
A gyerek haja két copfba van kötve.
She likes to wear bunches to school.
Szereti két copfban hordani a haját az iskolában.
Her mother tied her hair into two bunches.
In the picture, the girl has big bunches.
He pulled on her bunches as a joke.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may not realize that this sense is usually plural (“bunches”) when describing the hairstyle. Saying *“She has a bunch in her hair”* is understandable but less natural than “She has bunches in her hair” if there are two.
Sens
hairstyle with gathered sections
Colocații
wear one’s hair in bunches
|little girl with bunches
|high bunches
|pigtails and bunches
|tie her hair in bunches
Sinonime
pigtails (Very close hairstyle; often refers to two bunches, sometimes braided, especially for children.)
Antonime
loose hair (Hair that is not tied or gathered, the opposite of being arranged in bunches.)
Teme
appearance
|fashion
|body
|daily_life
Definiție
A hairstyle where hair is tied into two or more parts, often on each side of the head; usually said as “bunches”.
A style of wearing long hair where it is gathered and tied into one of two (or more) parts, usually on either side of the head; usually used in the plural “bunches”.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
bunch
IPA
GB/bˈʌnt͡ʃ/
US/bˈʌnt͡ʃ/
Silabe și accent
bunch (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (bunch)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: bunch
- Plural: bunches
Verb
- Base: bunch
- 3rd Person Singular: bunches
- Present Participle: bunching
- Past: bunched
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
bunches
noun
bunching
verb
bunched
verb
Related words
bunchy
adjective
Expresii
a bunch of
1/ə bˈʌnt͡ʃ əv/
fixed phrase
informal
a lot of something
Used before a noun to mean “a lot of” or “many/much”.
Exemple
- We met a bunch of interesting people at the conference.
- There are a bunch of reasons why this plan won’t work.
- I’ve got a bunch of work to finish before I can leave.
a nice bunch of
1/ə nˈaɪs bˈʌnt͡ʃ əv/
fixed phrase
informal
a pleasant group
Used to say that a group of people or things is good, friendly, or pleasant.
Exemple
- They’re a nice bunch of people to work with.
- The class this year is a really nice bunch of kids.
- You’ve got a nice bunch of colleagues in that office.
a whole bunch of
1/ə hˈoʊl bˈʌnt͡ʃ əv/
fixed phrase
informal
a very large amount
Used to strongly emphasize that there is a very large number or amount of something.
Exemple
- We’ve had a whole bunch of problems with the new system.
- She asked me a whole bunch of questions about my trip.
- He bought a whole bunch of snacks for the game.
best of the bunch
1/bˈɛst əv ðə bˈʌnt͡ʃ/
idiom
the best in the group
The person or thing that is better than all the others in a group.
Exemple
- Out of all the applicants, she was clearly the best of the bunch.
- This model isn’t perfect, but it’s the best of the bunch for the price.
- He may not be amazing, but he’s the best of the bunch we have right now.
bunch something up
1/bˈʌnt͡ʃ sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
make folds or a tight group
To push or pull something, like cloth or paper, so that it forms small folds or is in a tight group.
Exemple
- He bunched the blanket up at the end of the bed.
- Don’t bunch the curtain up; let it hang straight.
- She bunched the napkin up in her hand nervously.
bunch together
1/bˈʌnt͡ʃ təɡˈɛðɚ/
phrasal verb
come close together
To move so that people or things are very close to each other in a group.
Exemple
- The sheep bunched together when they heard the dog bark.
- The children bunched together for the group photo.
- Passengers were told not to bunch together at the doors.
bunch up
1/bˈʌnt͡ʃ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
move closer or form folds
To move together into a tight group, or for cloth or another material to form small folds.
Exemple
- The cars began to bunch up near the toll booth.
- My shirt keeps bunching up at the back when I sit down.
- Don’t bunch up; spread out so everyone can see.
pick of the bunch
1/pˈɪk əv ðə bˈʌnt͡ʃ/
idiom
chosen as the best one
The person or thing in a group that is chosen as the best.
Exemple
- This restaurant is the pick of the bunch in this area.
- You can borrow any of these books; that one is the pick of the bunch.
- She was the clear pick of the bunch for team captain.
thanks a bunch
1/θˈæŋks ə bˈʌnt͡ʃ/
idiom
informal
thank you (often sarcastic)
An informal way to say “thank you”; often used sarcastically when you are actually annoyed.
Exemple
- You finished the report for me? Thanks a bunch!
- Thanks a bunch for breaking my favorite mug.
- If you’re just going to complain, then thanks a bunch, that really helps.
the whole bunch
1/ðə hˈoʊl bˈʌnt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
informal
the entire group
All the people or things in a group that you are talking about.
Exemple
- I don’t trust that whole bunch.
- We invited the whole bunch over for dinner.
- You can take the whole bunch; I don’t need any of them.