chunk

[chuhngk]

chunk Definition

  • 1a thick, solid piece of something
  • 2a significant amount or portion of something

Using chunk: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chunk" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I ate a chunk of cheese for breakfast.

  • Example

    He broke off a chunk of bread and dipped it in the soup.

  • Example

    She spent a chunk of her savings on a new car.

  • Example

    The company donated a large chunk of money to charity.

chunk Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for chunk

Phrases with chunk

  • a significant amount of money

    Example

    Winning the lottery would give me a huge chunk of change.

  • a significant amount of time

    Example

    I need a chunk of time to finish this project.

  • to make a peace sign with two fingers

    Example

    He chunked up the deuce as he drove away.

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Summary: chunk in Brief

The term 'chunk' [chuhngk] refers to a thick, solid piece of something or a significant amount or portion of something. It can be used to describe food, money, time, or other tangible or intangible things. Examples include 'I ate a chunk of cheese for breakfast' and 'She spent a chunk of her savings on a new car.'

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