bump

[bʌmp]

bump Definition

• 1. a light blow or a jolting collision
• 2. a raised area on a surface
• 3. to hit or knock against something

Using bump: Examples

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

• Example

  I accidentally bumped my head on the door.

• Example

  The car bumped into the tree.

• Example

  There's a bump on my forehead from where I hit it.

bump Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bump

• knock
• thump
• jolt
• collision
• lump

Phrases with bump

• bump into

  to meet someone unexpectedly

  Example

  I bumped into an old friend at the grocery store.

• bump up

  to increase or raise something

  Example

  They decided to bump up the price of the tickets.

• speed bump

  a raised area on a road designed to slow down traffic

  Example

  The speed bump caused the car to shake.

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Summary: bump in Brief

The word 'bump' [bʌmp] can be used as a verb or a noun. As a verb, it means to hit or knock against something. As a noun, it refers to a light blow or a jolting collision, or a raised area on a surface. The phrase 'bump into' means to meet someone unexpectedly, while 'bump up' means to increase or raise something. 'Speed bump' is a raised area on a road designed to slow down traffic.