B2
bump vs lump
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| bumpnoun/bʌmp/ | Meaning a small raised area on a surface, or a swelling on the body from a hit | Goes with a bump on the head | Example The car went over a bump in the road and everyone jumped. |
| lumpnoun/lʌmp/ | Meaning a solid piece of something with no regular shape; also a hard swelling on the body | Goes with lump in the throat | Example She put two lumps of sugar in her tea. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The project hit a in the second month.