clump Synonyms
Another word for clump
• noun (Context 1)
A compacted mass or lump of something, especially of earth, hair, or dry ingredients.
"She used a whisk to break up the stubborn lump of flour in the batter."
• noun (Context 2)
A small, closely grouped cluster of trees, bushes, or plants growing together.
"The hikers rested in the shade of a dense cluster of birch trees."
• verb (Context 3)
To form into or gather into compact masses or tightly packed clusters.
"Without an anti-caking agent, the powdered sugar tends to cluster in humid weather."
• verb (Context 4)
To walk with a heavy, noisy, or awkward tread.
"The tired hikers clumped into the cabin with mud caked on their boots."
• noun (Context 5)
The sound of heavy, dull footsteps.
"They heard the familiar clomp of work boots coming up the wooden porch steps."
Opposites of clump
The opposite of clump shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: