bunching
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B2
/ˈbʌntʃɪŋ/
(bunch)
group of things
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bunch' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'bunche', where 'bunche' meant 'a swelling or hump'.
Historical Evolution
'bunche' transformed into the modern English word 'bunch' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a swelling or hump', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a group of things'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state of being gathered into a bunch.
The bunching of the curtains added a decorative touch.
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Verb 1
the act of gathering or forming into a bunch.
The fabric was bunching at the waist.
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Last updated: 2025/06/26 11:00