clump
gb/klˈʌmp/ us/klˈʌmp/
B1
Engleză
~ 9500
csomó, csoport, folt, kupac, összecsomósodik, összetapaszt, összeáll, trappol, dübörög
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
csomó
A2
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
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]".
Sens
small compact mass of something
Colocații
a clump of dirt
|a clump of hair
|a clump of soil
|a clump of mud
|clumps of mascara
|clumps of cat litter
Sinonime
lump (Very similar, but often used more for solid pieces, while "clump" can also stress things sticking together.)
Antonime
speck (A very tiny piece, contrasting with the thicker, heavier feel of a clump.)
Teme
daily life
|appearance
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
2
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sens
group of trees or plants
Colocații
a clump of trees
|a clump of bushes
|a clump of grass
|a clump of bamboo
|small clumps of woodland
|clumps of vegetation
Sinonime
cluster (Also means things grouped together; often slightly more formal or technical in descriptions of plants.)
Antonime
clearing (An open space without trees or plants, opposite of an area where plants are packed together.)
Teme
nature
|environment
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
3
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
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".
Sens
group of people or animals
Colocații
a clump of tourists
|a clump of students
|a clump of children
|a clump of cows
|stood in a clump
|moved in clumps
Sinonime
bunch (Also means a group; "clump" can sound more visual and slightly more negative or awkward.)
Antonime
scatter (When people or animals move away from each other instead of staying in a tight group.)
Teme
daily life
|social
|daily_life
|animals
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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.
VERB
B2
4
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sens
to form thick masses
Colocații
rice clumps together
|sugar clumped in the jar
|mascara clumps on the lashes
|hair clumps together
|to clump the soil
|clumped into balls
Sinonime
clot (Also means to form thick masses, especially for blood or liquids; often more medical or technical.)
Antonime
separate (Describes parts moving apart instead of sticking together in masses.)
Teme
daily life
|appearance
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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.
VERB
B2
5
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sens
to walk with heavy steps
Colocații
clump up the stairs
|clump down the hall
|clumped along the corridor
|clump past the door
|boots clumped on the floor
Sinonime
tramp (Also means to walk heavily and noisily, but can sound slightly more formal or literary.)
Antonime
tiptoe (Means to walk very quietly and lightly, opposite of walking with heavy, noisy steps.)
Teme
movement
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
clump
IPA
GB/klˈʌmp/
US/klˈʌmp/
Silabe și accent
clump (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (clump)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: clump
- Plural: clumps
Verb
- Base: clump
- 3rd Person Singular: clumps
- Present Participle: clumping
- Past: clumped
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.