bunch
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.a group of similar things that grow together or are tied together.
n.a cluster of similar items, either growing naturally together or fastened into a single unit.
Simple“He bought a large bunch of bananas and a bouquet of flowers for the table.”
In context“The botanist collected a bunch of wild herbs, carefully binding them with twine to preserve the samples during the trek back to camp.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
n.an informal way to talk about a group of friends or people.
n.an informal collective noun for a group of individuals, often implying a shared characteristic or social bond.
Simple“My colleagues are a great bunch of people to work with.”
In context“A bunch of local residents gathered at the town hall to protest the proposed development, voicing their concerns to the council members.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
n.a large number or amount of something.
n.a significant but unspecified quantity or number of items.
Simple“I have a bunch of things to do before we leave for the airport.”
In context“The researcher spent the afternoon sorting through a bunch of conflicting data points that had emerged during the final phase of the experiment.”
- 04 C1 Advanced
n.the main group of riders in a bicycle race.
n.the main pack or peloton of riders in a competitive cycling race.
Simple“The cyclist managed to stay in the bunch until the final sprint.”
In context“A sudden crash in the middle of the bunch forced several top contenders to lose significant time during the mountain stage.”
- 05 C2 Proficiency
n.a small, rich patch of metal or minerals found in a mine.
n.a localized, discontinuous concentration of ore within a lode or wallrock.
Simple“The miners discovered a bunch of high-grade copper in the north wall.”
In context“Geological surveys indicated that the gold was not distributed evenly but occurred in isolated bunches throughout the quartz vein.”
- 06 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to pull things together into a tight group or to form folds in cloth.
v.to collect or group items together; when referring to fabric, to gather into folds or wrinkles.
Simple“The curtain started to bunch up at the bottom because it was too long.”
In context“The runner's socks began to bunch at the toes, causing uncomfortable friction during the final miles of the marathon.”
Usage bunch of people
“I wrote a bunch of very angry posts, really scorched-earth stuff, and I’d send them to my agents asking if it was OK to post.”
“I said: “Oh thanks, Dad,” but really, I thought: “Who is this weird bunch of people?” Obviously, the present was really for him.”