Bunch together Meaning in English
expression
ˈbəntʃ/ /təˈɡɛðɝ
BUNCH tuh-GEH-thur
bˈʌntʃ/ /təɡˈɛðɐ
BUNCH tuh-GEH-thuh
Definition
To come close together in a group, usually forming a tight cluster. It can refer to people, objects, or things moving or being put close to each other.
Usage & Nuances
Informal. Used for both physical (e.g., people, grapes) and metaphorical (ideas, tasks) grouping. Often appears as 'bunch together' or as 'bunched together'. Do not use for formal settings; 'gather' is more formal.
Spanish: juntarse - agruparsePortuguese (BR): juntar - agrupar-sePortuguese (PT): juntar - agrupar-seChinese (Simplified): 聚在一起 - 堆在一起Chinese (Traditional): 聚在一起 - 聚集起來Hindi: इकट्ठा होना - समूह बनानाArabic: يتجمع معًا - يتكدسBengali: একসাথে জড়ো হওয়া - গুচ্ছে হওয়াRussian: собираться вместе - сгруппироватьсяJapanese: 一緒に集まる - まとまるVietnamese: tụ lại - gom lạiKorean: 함께 모이다 - 뭉치다Turkish: bir araya toplanmak - kümelenmekUrdu: اکٹھے ہونا - جمع ہوناIndonesian: berkumpul bersama - mengelompok
Example Sentences
Let's bunch together for a group photo.
basic
The bananas bunched together on the tree.
basic
Children bunched together to stay warm.
basic
You don't have to bunch together—there's enough space for everyone.
natural
When stressed, tasks often bunch together and feel overwhelming.
natural
The kittens kept bunching together in their basket whenever it got cold.
natural