lump
Translation
lump, mass, chunk, swelling
Examples
I found a lump on my arm.
I found a lump on my arm.
Do you want one lump or two in your tea?
Do you want one lump or two in your tea?
He received a lump sum payment.
He received a lump sum payment.
Grammar Patterns
a ((lump)) of sth. a piece of a solid substance with no particular shape I found a lump on my arm.
a ((lump)) in sth. a swelling under the skin Do you want one lump or two in your tea?
Similar Words
Synonyms: mass, chunk, clump, swelling
Etymology
Of Germanic origin, related to Dutch 'lomp' (rag) and German 'Lumpen' (rags). The sense evolved to 'shapeless mass'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a lumpy potato or a lump of clay. It's a solid piece of something without a regular shape.