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lumped

 

[ lสŒmpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

general use

To lump means to put together in a single group or category, often without regard for individual differences. It can also imply an unfair or simplistic association of unlike elements.

Synonyms

aggregate, categorize, combine, group

Examples of usage

  • You shouldn't lump everyone into the same category.
  • They lumped multiple projects together under one budget.
  • Don't lump my opinions with theirs.
  • He tends to lump all the problems into one issue.
Context #2 | Verb

informal use

In informal contexts, to lump can informally mean to endure or accept something unpleasant without complaint.

Synonyms

accept, endure, tolerate

Examples of usage

  • If you donโ€™t like the job, you can lump it.
  • They told him to lump it if he didnโ€™t like the decision.
  • She had to lump other people's opinions when making her choices.

Translations

Translations of the word "lumped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agregado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค เคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zusammengefasst

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ digumpalkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะณั€ัƒะฟะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skumulowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅกŠใซใชใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท regroupรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agrupado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท toplanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ญ‰์นœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌู…ู‘ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ shromรกลพdฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zhromaลพdenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่š้›†็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zdruลพen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ saman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะฟั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ™แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yฤฑฤŸฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reunido

Etymology

The term 'lump' dates back to the Middle English word 'lumpe', which emerged from the Old English 'lympa' meaning a mass or a lump. The etymology suggests a connection to the concept of a shapeless mass or an irregular piece. Over time, the term evolved and was used in different contexts, referring not only to a physical lump of something but also to grouped or categorized elements. In modern usage, 'lump' takes on various meanings including the act of grouping things together indiscriminately, as well as a colloquial expression to imply tolerating or living with something unpleasant. The transition of the word into different contexts reflects its adaptability and the evolution of language use over centuries.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,888, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.