Lumped Meaning in English
word · lemma: lump
Definition
'Lumped' means to put different things or people together in one group, often without considering their differences. It can also mean treating separate things as if they are the same.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in passive form ('be lumped together'). Often negative—suggests ignoring important differences. Common expressions: 'get lumped in with', 'all lumped together'. Not used for physical lumps (like in oatmeal), only for grouping/combining concepts or people.
Example Sentences
All the students were lumped into one big group.
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Different expenses were lumped together in the report.
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He felt bad being lumped in with the troublemakers.
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I hate it when my ideas get lumped together with everyone else's.
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Don’t worry, you won’t be lumped in with the latecomers.
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Whenever budgets are cut, education and arts get lumped together under 'extras'.
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