bump

a relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface.

The first known use: in 1533

Word Structure

4 Letters, 1 Syllable

bump

4 Phonemes

b uh m p

onset, rime

b ump

Morpheme

bump

Sentence Examples

He wound up with a few minor bumps and bruises from the fight.

I have a bruise from where I bumped my head.

Be careful not to bump the vase.

They bumped into us from behind.

The boat bumped against the pier.

Increasing fuel costs are bumping the company's prices higher.

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