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There was a bump on the road.
What does Bump mean?
A bump is a raised spot, or to bump means to hit lightly.
Dictionary definition
A raised spot on a surface; to bump means to hit or knock lightly.
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Try not to bump the table while carrying the drinks.
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The bike hit a small bump and bounced over the rough path.
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What can bump mean?
A bump is a raised spot, and to bump means to hit or knock lightly.
Practice 2
Which word is closest to bump when it means hit lightly?
Knock can mean to hit lightly, similar to bump.
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Which phrase is a useful contrast for bump?
A smooth surface has no bumps.
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MeaningBump means A bump is a raised spot, or to bump means to hit lightly.
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Synonyms
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dipUse for a lower spot instead of a raised one.
smooth surfaceA surface without bumps.
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Word family
Bump word family
Base word
bump
noun
bumps
More than one bump.
verb
bumped
Hit or knocked lightly in the past.
adjective
bumpy
Full of bumps or rough spots.
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A bump is a raised spot, or to bump means to hit lightly.
Common mix-up
Bump does not always mean raised spot. In some sentences, it means bump means to hit lightly.
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