clump Meaning & Definition
What Does Clump Mean?
Clump is used as a noun meaning A cluster or lump; an unshaped piece or mass. It is also used to mean A thick group or bunch, especially of bushes or hair. As a verb, it means To form clusters or lumps.
Clump in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /klʌmp/ |
| Synonyms | cluster, thump and thud |
| Plural | clumps |
| Verb forms | clumps, clumping, clumped |
Clump Definition (Noun)
- A cluster or lump; an unshaped piece or mass.
- A thick group or bunch, especially of bushes or hair.
- A small group of trees or other plants growing together.
- A dull thud.
- The compressed clay of coal strata.
- A thick addition to the sole of a shoe.
Clump as a Verb
- To form clusters or lumps.
- To gather in dense groups.
- To walk with heavy footfalls.
- To strike; to beat.
Noun
- A small group of trees or plants.
Synonyms of Clump
Clump synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
clump (plural clumps)
clump (third-person singular simple present clumps, present participle clumping, simple past and past participle clumped)
Words That Rhyme With Clump
Origin of Clump
Origin 1: From Middle English clompe, from Old English clymppe, a variant of clympre (“a lump or mass of metal”), from Proto-Germanic *klumpô (“mass, lump, clump; clasp”), from Proto-Indo-European *glembʰ- (“lump, clamp”).
Origin 2: Alternatively, possibly from Middle Dutch clompe or Middle Low German klumpe[1] (compare German Klumpen). Doublet of klomp.
Origin 3: Cognates include Danish klump (probably from Low German as well[2]). Compare Norwegian Bokmål klump.
Frequently Asked Questions About Clump
Is clump a noun or a verb?
Clump is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for clump?
Close synonyms of clump are cluster, thump and thud. See the full list of clump synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of clump?
The plural of clump is clumps.
What is the past tense of clump?
The past tense of clump is clumped. The present participle is clumping.