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Bunch: Definition, Usage & Key Differences (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：a group of items (bunch)

bunch 🔊

/ˈbʌntʃ/

A number of things that are grouped or held together, or that grow together.

Bunch definition illustrated by a hand holding a tied bunch of colorful fresh flowers.

a group of items 🔊

➕

/ə ɡruːp ɒv ˈaɪtəmz/

Refers to a collection of similar things that are physically connected, tied, or naturally growing together.

📁 Category：Botany Research 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Likely from Old French 'bonge' meaning 'lump' or 'swelling', influenced by Middle English 'bunche'.

💡 Mnemonic

Picture a BUNCH of things held together in one CHunk.

📖 Example

She bought a bunch of fresh tulips from the market to brighten up her room. 🔊 She bought a group of fresh tulips from the market to brighten up her room.

🔗 Collocations

a bunch of flowers – a collection of flowers tied or growing together

a bunch of grapes – a cluster of grapes on a single stem

a bunch of keys – several keys held together on a ring

🔄 Synonyms

cluster (n.) – A small, close group of similar things.

bundle (n.) – A collection of things tied or wrapped together.

bouquet (n.) – A beautifully arranged bunch of flowers.

🚫 Antonyms

single (n.) – One individual item by itself.

individual (n.) – A single, separate item or person.

scattering (n.) – A small, dispersed number of items spread apart.

🌱 Derivatives

bunchy (adj.) – Growing in or resembling a bunch; clustered.

📖 Cultural Story

While its precise origin is unclear, 'bunch' is a staple of casual English. A quintessential modern scene is at a supermarket produce section, where shoppers select 'a bunch of bananas' or 'a bunch of grapes', highlighting its concrete, countable use for grouped natural items.

Meaning 2：a group of people (bunch)

bunch 🔊

/ˈbʌntʃ/

A group of people or a collection of things (informal).

Bunch of people meaning shown by a group of friends laughing together at a cafe.

a group of people 🔊

➕

/ə ɡruːp ɒv ˈpiːpl/

An informal term for a group of people, often friends or associates, who spend time together.

📁 Category：Social Roles 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

My bunch of friends from college are planning a reunion trip next month. 🔊 My group of friends from college are planning a reunion trip next month.

🔗 Collocations

a bunch of friends – a close-knit group of friends

a bunch of guys – an informal group of men or boys

the whole bunch – the entire group of people

🔄 Synonyms

group (n.) – A number of people or things located, gathered, or classed together.

gang (n.) – An informal group of friends; can also imply a closer or more mischievous association.

crew (n.) – A group of people working together or associating closely, like a team.

🚫 Antonyms

individual (n.) – A single person considered separately from a group.

outsider (n.) – A person who does not belong to a particular group.

enemy (n.) – A person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone.

🌱 Derivatives

bunch up (v.) – To form into a tight group or cluster.