bumped
/bʌmpt/
Meanings
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Verb
To collide or come into contact with something unexpectedly and forcefully.
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Verb
To move or cause to move abruptly.
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bumpedjumped , slumped , plumped , humps , lumps , rumps , chumps
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
Bumped (en) : To have a higher priority or rank
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Bump (en) : A protuberance or lump
Variants
List of all variants of bumped that leads to same resultbump , bump into , bumped , bumped into , bumping , bumping into , bumps , bumps into , bump up against , bumped up against , bumping up against , bumps up against , bump off , bumped off , bumping off , bumps off , fist bump , fist-bump , fist-bumped , fist-bumping , fist-bumps , bump up , bumped up , bumping up , bumps up
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).bumped (past tense and past participle), bumping (present participle), bumps (plural)
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant 'to thump' or 'to strike' in Middle English.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'bump' is also used in radio communication to indicate a weak or poor signal.
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In the 1960s, 'bumping' was a popular dance move where dancers would push each other's hips.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Collision: An event where two or more objects come into contact with each other.
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Impact: The force or effect of a collision or other interaction.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In video games, 'bump' refers to a glitch or bug where a player's character collides with an object or another player, causing unexpected behavior.
How to Memorize "bumped"
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visualize
- Imagine a ball hitting a wall with a loud thud, or a car bumping into a parked vehicle.
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associate
- Associate the word 'bumped' with the feeling of being jolted or startled.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Bumps Bring Bruises' to remember the meaning of 'bumped'.
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