Cool MateMeaning of Chunk
a thick, solid piece that has been cut or broken off something
In simple words: A piece or part of something, often large.
Chunk in a sentence
- a chunk of cheese/masonry
- He cut the food up into bite-size chunks.
- I bought the cheese in one big chunk.
- a huge chunk of meat/rock
- a tin of pineapple chunks
- Chunks of masonry lay in the grass around the ruined building.
- I've already written a fair chunk of the article.
- This one project has taken a substantial chunk of our budget.
- The listening texts consist of short, bite-sized chunks which are accessible to beginners.
How to use Chunk
Use 'chunk' in both formal and informal contexts. It's suitable for discussing food, data, or information. Avoid using it in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
chunk + object
Memory hint
Imagine a giant cookie chunk – bigger than a usual bite!
Related words
Collocations with Chunk
Common mistakes with Chunk
- Confused with 'hunk' – remember that a chunk can be any size, not just large.
- Using 'chunk' as a verb incorrectly – it's primarily a noun.
- Mispronouncing it as 'chank' instead of 'chunk'.
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Chunk in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
قطعة كبيرة
جزء أو قطعة من شيء ما، وغالباً ما تكون كبيرة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
টুকরা, খণ্ড
কোনো কিছুর একটি অংশ বা টুকরা, প্রায়শই বড়।
- GermanDeutsch
Brocken, Stück
Ein Stück oder Teil von etwas, oft ein großes.
- SpanishEspañol
Trozo, pedazo, parte
Un pedazo o parte de algo, a menudo grande.
- Persianفارسی
تکه بزرگ
یه تیکه یا قسمتی از یه چیزی، که اغلب بزرگه.
- FrenchFrançais
Gros morceau, bloc
Un morceau ou une partie de quelque chose, souvent de grande taille.
- Hindiहिन्दी
टुकड़ा
किसी चीज़ का एक टुकड़ा या हिस्सा, अक्सर बड़ा।
- ItalianItaliano
Pezzo, Blocco
Un pezzo o una parte di qualcosa, spesso grande.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Pedaço
Um pedaço ou parte de algo, muitas vezes grande.
- RussianРусский
Кусок, ломоть, глыба
Кусок или часть чего-то, часто большой.
- Urduاردو
ٹکڑا، گٹھا، بڑا حصہ
کسی چیز کا ایک ٹکڑا یا حصہ، اکثر بڑا۔
- Chinese中文
块, 大块, 大部分
东西的一大块或一部分。
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Frequently asked questions about Chunk
What does Chunk mean?
A piece or part of something, often large.
What is the definition of Chunk?
a thick, solid piece that has been cut or broken off something
How do you use Chunk in a sentence?
a chunk of cheese/masonry
Can you give another example of Chunk?
He cut the food up into bite-size chunks.
What are synonyms for Chunk?
Common alternatives include piece, segment, block, portion, lump.
What is the opposite of Chunk?
Opposite meanings include whole, entire, full.
What words go with Chunk?
It commonly pairs with big, great, huge, cut something (up) into chunks, in a/the chunk, chunk of, big, great, huge, cut something (up) into chunks, in a/the chunk, chunk of.
What are common mistakes when using Chunk?
Confused with 'hunk' – remember that a chunk can be any size, not just large. Using 'chunk' as a verb incorrectly – it's primarily a noun. Mispronouncing it as 'chank' instead of 'chunk'.
How do you pronounce Chunk?
US: /["/tʃʌŋk/"]/, UK: /["/tʃʌŋk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Chunk?
Use 'chunk' in both formal and informal contexts. It's suitable for discussing food, data, or information. Avoid using it in very formal writing.
What CEFR level is Chunk?
"Chunk" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.