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US/lʌmp/
UK/lʌmp/
a solid piece of something with no regular shape; also a hard swelling on the body
In context
She put two lumps of sugar in her tea.
The sauce was full of lumps because I did not stir it enough.
He found a small lump under his arm and went to see a doctor.
Words that go with lump
noun + preposition
- lump in the throatShe felt a lump in the throat as she said goodbye.
- lump of coalHe threw a lump of coal on the fire.
- lump of sugarWould you like one lump of sugar?
verb + noun
- feel a lumpIf you feel a lump, see a doctor.
adjective + noun
- large lumpThere was a large lump of clay on the table.
noun + noun
- breast lumpEarly checks help find a breast lump quickly.