B2noun 1K

Bunch

UK /["/bʌntʃ/"]/ US /["/bʌntʃ/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

a number of things of the same type which are growing or fastened together

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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.