Cool MateBunch
UK /["/bʌntʃ/"]/US /["/bʌntʃ/"]/
Definition
a number of things of the same type which are growing or fastened together
In simple words: A group of things or people that are held or considered together.
Examples
- I picked a bunch of fresh grapes from the market.
- A bunch of flowers brightened up the room.
- There's a whole bunch of things we need to discuss.
- He tied a bunch of balloons to the chair for the party.
- Can you grab that bunch of bananas from the kitchen?
- The gardener has a bunch of different plants in her collection.
- In physics, a bunch may refer to a group of particles traveling together.
- The dogs ran in a bunch towards the ball.
Usage notes
Used when talking about a collection of similar items, often informal. Not typically used in formal writing. Avoid using with uncountable nouns.
Grammar pattern
bunch + of + plural noun
Memory hint
Think 'a bunch of grapes'—grapes are often found together in clusters.
Collocations
- big
- huge
- large
- in a/the bunch
- bunch of
- diverse
- eclectic
- mixed
- bunch of
Synonyms
- cluster
- group
- collection
- bundle
- handful
Antonyms
- single
- individual
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'bunches' when referring to multiple groups.
- Using with uncountable nouns, e.g., 'a bunch of water'.
- Assuming it can only refer to plants or fruits.