clumps
/klĘŚmps/
Meanings
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noun
A mass or lump of something, especially one that is loose and not well-defined.
- "The farmer gathered clumps of soil to plant his seeds."
- "After the hailstorm, there were clumps of ice on the ground."
Synonyms
clubs
Rhymes
Words rhyming with clumpsjumps , humps , bumps
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and originsclamp (en) : A device used to hold something in place by applying pressure.
climb (en) : To move upward or ascend.
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
clumps of hair
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clamps
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climbs
Variants
List of all variants of clumps that leads to same resultclump , clumped , clumping , clumps , clumpier , clumpiest , clumpy
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).clump (verb): to form into a clump, clumps (plural)
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English clump 'lump, mass, heap'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
Did you know that 'clumps' of snow are called 'snowballs' when they're rolled into a ball?
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In chemistry, 'clumps' of atoms are called 'clusters'.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
agglomeration: The process of forming a mass or accumulation of something.
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lump: A large mass or quantity of something.
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 literature, 'clumps' are often used to describe groups of people or things. In art, 'clumps' of paint can be seen in impressionistic paintings.
How to Memorize "clumps"
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visualize
- Imagine a pile of sand forming into clumps as the wind blows.
- Visualize a group of grapes clumping together on a vine. -
associate
- Associate 'clumps' with the idea of a group or mass.
- Associate 'clumps' with the idea of something loose and undefined. -
mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Clumps of Soil' to remember the definition.
- Create a mental image of 'clumps' to help remember the word.
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