Definition of bunch - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
clustergroup of similar things tied or growing together
- She picked a bunch of grapes from the vine.
2.
- There was a bunch of people at the concert.
3.
- A bunch of us went to the movies.
4.
sportsTECH. UK main group of riders in a cycling raceTECH. UK
- The bunch caught up with the leader.
5.
miningTECH. unusual concentration of oreTECH.
- They discovered a bunch of ore in the mine.
Verb
1.
actiontr./intr. gather or collect things closely togethertr./intr.
- She bunched the papers neatly on the desk..
2.
swellingintr. protrude or swell outwardintr.
- The carpet bunched under the door.
3.
sewingintr. TECH. form fabric into folds or creasesintr. TECH.
- The dress bunched at the waist.
Images of bunch
group of similar things tied or growing together
Expressions with bunch
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form into a compact cluster or bunch
She bunched up the fabric in her hands.
expresses sincere thanks to someone
Thanks a bunch for your help today!
become upset or annoyed about something small
Don't get your shorts in a bunch over a little mistake!
become upset over something unimportant
Don't get your underwear in a bunch over the small delay.
become upset or annoyed about something minor
Don't get your undies in a bunch over a small mistake!
move ahead of a group or crowd
She decided to leave the bunch behind during the race.
the most desirable option among many
This car is the pick of the bunch for its price and features.
become overly upset about something unimportant
Don't get your knickers in a bunch over a small mistake.
something worthless or nonsensical
His excuse was just a bunch of crap.
group of people seen as lazy or useless
The manager called them a bunch of good-for-nothings.
gather items into a compact form
She bunched the flowers together for the bouquet.
group with different kinds of people or things
Our class is a mixed bunch with many interests.
a group of people or things
A bunch of kids were playing in the park.
the best person or thing in a group
She is the best of the bunch in our team.
being the youngest in a group
She is the youngest of the bunch in her class.
large family with many children
They are like a brady bunch with six kids.
group of people seen as unsuccessful or inept
The team was dismissed as a bunch of losers.
group of people or things that are strange or different
They are an odd bunch, but they work well together.
describing a large quantity of something
She has a whole bunch of friends coming over.
group of dishonest people
The company was run by a bunch of crooks.
something very funny or entertaining
The comedy show was a bunch of laughs.
something untrue or ridiculous
The rumor about the ghost is a bunch of hooey.
quantity of grapes sold together
He bought a bunch of grapes at the market.
collection of useless or worthless items
His garage is filled with a bunch of junk.
Origin of bunch
Middle English, bunch (protuberance)
Terms with bunch included in their meaning
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flowers
bunch of cut flowers arranged decoratively
hair feathers grass
small bunch of hair, feathers, or grass
decorative item
bunch of loosely hanging threads attached to clothing or furnishings
mineral shape
shaped like a bunch of grapes
fashion
decorative bunch or rosette in clothing
medical
small bunch of hair
abr: Just a Bunch of Disks
group of hard drives used together
gift
small bunch of fragrant flowers often given as a present
textile
bunch of flax ready for processing
bunch
mass or clump of something
crafts
a bunch of threads or fibers held together at the base
forming
form into a compact cluster or bunch
organization
arrangement of items in a bunch
gathering
person who gathers things into a bunch
measurement
small bunch
gathered form
gathered or formed into a bunch or cluster
Examples of bunch in a sentence
A bunch of keys dangled from his belt. A bunch of grapes fell from the vine. She received a bunch of flowers for her birthday. A bunch of friends gathered for a barbecue. The bunch at the party was lively and fun. The cyclists in the bunch were neck and neck.
She cheered as the bunch passed by her spot. The geologist noted a bunch of ore in the cavern. Miners were excited to find a bunch of ore nearby. He bunched the flowers into a bouquet. The kids bunched together for a group photo. The fabric bunched at the seams. Her dress bunched around her waist. The curtain bunched near the hem. Avoid pulling the thread, or the fabric will bunch.
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- French:grappe, rassembler, ...
- German:Bündel, zusammenbinden, ...
- Italian:grappolo, raggruppare, ...
- Spanish:racimo, juntar, ...
- Portuguese:cacho, juntar, ...
- Chinese:串, 聚集, ...
- Japanese:房, 束ねる, ...
- Arabic:عُنقود, جمعَ, ...
- Hebrew:אֶשְׁכּוֹל, לְקַבֵּץ, ...
- Russian:гроздь, собирать, ...
- Ukrainian:гроно, збирати, ...
- Hindi:गुच्छा, इकट्ठा करना, ...
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