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1bunch

noun \ˈbənch\

: a group of things of the same kind that are held or tied together or that grow together

: a group of people or things that are together or are associated with each other in some way

: a large amount

Full Definition of BUNCH

1
:  protuberance, swelling
2
a :  a number of things of the same kind <a bunch of grapes>
b :  group 2a <a bunch of friends>
c :  a considerable amount :  lot <a bunch of money>
— bunch·i·ly \ˈbən-chə-lē\ adverb
— bunchy \-chē\ adjective
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Origin of BUNCH

Middle English bunche
First Known Use: 14th century

Related to BUNCH

Synonyms
body, gang, circle, clan, clique, community, coterie, coven, crowd, fold, galère, klatch (also klatsch), lot, network, pack, ring, set
Antonyms
cavity, concave, concavity, dent, depression, dint, hollow, indent, indentation, indenture, pit, recess

Rhymes with BUNCH

brunch, crunch, hunch, lunch, munch, punch, scrunch

2bunch

verb

: to put (things or people) together in a group or bunch

: to form a group

of clothing : to form a group of tight folds on or around part of your body

Full Definition of BUNCH

intransitive verb
1
:  swell, protrude
2
:  to form a group or cluster —often used with up
transitive verb
:  to form into a bunch
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First Known Use of BUNCH

14th century

Related to BUNCH

Synonyms
bag, balloon, beetle, belly, billow, bulge, jut, overhang, poke, pooch [chiefly dialect], pouch, pout, project, protrude, stand out, start, stick out, swell
BUNCHY Defined for Kids

1bunch

noun \ˈbənch\

Definition of BUNCH for Kids

1
:  a number of things of the same kind growing together <a bunch of grapes>
2
:  1group 1 <a bunch of children>

2bunch

verb
bunchedbunch·ing

Definition of BUNCH for Kids

:  to gather in a bunch <The kids bunched together in the playground.>

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. bunch
  2. bunchy top
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