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lumps

[lʌmps]

lumps Definition

  • 1small, hard, solid piece that grows under the skin or in an organ
  • 2an irregular shape or mass of something
  • 3a swelling on a person's body, especially one caused by illness or injury

Using lumps: Examples

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

  • Example

    She felt a lump in her breast and went to see a doctor.

  • Example

    There were lumps of sugar in the bowl.

  • Example

    The sauce was full of lumps.

  • Example

    He had a lump on his forehead from the fall.

lumps Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lumps

  • bumps
  • protuberances
  • swellings
  • nodules

Phrases with lumps

  • take one's lumps

    to accept the negative consequences of one's actions

    Example

    He knew he had to take his lumps for breaking the rules.

  • an amount of money that is paid at once instead of being spread over a period of time

    Example

    He received a lump sum payment when he retired.

  • lump in one's throat

    a feeling of tightness or emotion that makes it difficult to speak

    Example

    She had a lump in her throat when she saw her son graduate.

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Summary: lumps in Brief

The term 'lumps' [lʌmps] refers to small, hard, solid pieces that grow under the skin or in an organ. It can also denote an irregular shape or mass of something, or a swelling on a person's body, especially one caused by illness or injury. The phrase 'take one's lumps' means to accept the negative consequences of one's actions, while 'lump sum' refers to an amount of money that is paid at once instead of being spread over a period of time.