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B0549600 (bŭnch)n.1. a. A group of things growing close together; a cluster or clump: a bunch of grapes; grass growing in bunches.b. A group of like items or individuals gathered or placed together: a bunch of keys on a ring; people standing around in bunches.2. Informal A group of people usually having a common interest or association: My brother and his bunch are basketball fanatics.3. Informal A considerable number or amount; a lot: a bunch of trouble; a whole bunch of food.4. A small lump or swelling; a bump.v. bunched, bunch·ing, bunch·es v.tr.1. To gather or form into a cluster: bunched my fingers into a fist.2. To gather together into a group.3. To gather (fabric) into folds.v.intr.1. To form a cluster or group: runners bunching up at the starting line.2. To be gathered together in folds, as fabric.3. To swell; protrude.

[Middle English bonche, probably from Flemish bondje, diminutive of bont, bundle, from Middle Dutch; see bundle.]

bunch′i·ness n.bunch′y adj.

bunch

(bʌntʃ) n1. a number of things growing, fastened, or grouped together: a bunch of grapes; a bunch of keys. 2. a collection; group: a bunch of queries. 3. informal a group or company: a bunch of boys. 4. (Pathology) archaic a protuberancevb (sometimes foll by up) to group or be grouped into a bunch[C14: of obscure origin]

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n. 1. a connected group; cluster: a bunch of grapes. 2. a group of people or things: a bunch of papers. 3. a large quantity; lots: Thanks a bunch. 4. a knob, lump, or protuberance. v.t. 5. to group together; make a bunch of. v.i. 6. to gather together. 7. to gather into folds (often fol. by up). [1275–1325; Middle English bunche]

Bunch

a cluster or tuft, properly of things of one type growing or fastened together; a group of things or animals of the same type gathered close together. See also bundle, nosegay.

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Past participle: bunched
Gerund: bunching

Imperative
bunch
bunch

Present
I bunch
you bunch
he/she/it bunches
we bunch
you bunch
they bunch

Preterite
I bunched
you bunched
he/she/it bunched
we bunched
you bunched
they bunched

Present Continuous
I am bunching
you are bunching
he/she/it is bunching
we are bunching
you are bunching
they are bunching

Present Perfect
I have bunched
you have bunched
he/she/it has bunched
we have bunched
you have bunched
they have bunched

Past Continuous
I was bunching
you were bunching
he/she/it was bunching
we were bunching
you were bunching
they were bunching

Past Perfect
I had bunched
you had bunched
he/she/it had bunched
we had bunched
you had bunched
they had bunched

Future
I will bunch
you will bunch
he/she/it will bunch
we will bunch
you will bunch
they will bunch

Future Perfect
I will have bunched
you will have bunched
he/she/it will have bunched
we will have bunched
you will have bunched
they will have bunched

Future Continuous
I will be bunching
you will be bunching
he/she/it will be bunching
we will be bunching
you will be bunching
they will be bunching

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been bunching
you have been bunching
he/she/it has been bunching
we have been bunching
you have been bunching
they have been bunching

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been bunching
you will have been bunching
he/she/it will have been bunching
we will have been bunching
you will have been bunching
they will have been bunching

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been bunching
you had been bunching
he/she/it had been bunching
we had been bunching
you had been bunching
they had been bunching

Conditional
I would bunch
you would bunch
he/she/it would bunch
we would bunch
you would bunch
they would bunch

Past Conditional
I would have bunched
you would have bunched
he/she/it would have bunched
we would have bunched
you would have bunched
they would have bunched

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	bunch - a grouping of a number of similar things; "a bunch of trees"; "a cluster of admirers"clump, cluster, clusteringagglomeration - a jumbled collection or massknot - a tight cluster of people or things; "a small knot of women listened to his sermon"; "the bird had a knot of feathers forming a crest"swad - a bunch; "a thick swad of plants"tuft, tussock - a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
	2.	bunch - an informal body of friends; "he still hangs out with the same crowd"crowd, gang, crewassemblage, gathering - a group of persons together in one place
	3.	bunch - any collection in its entirety; "she bought the whole caboodle"caboodle, lotaggregation, collection, accumulation, assemblage - several things grouped together or considered as a whole
Verb	1.	bunch - form into a bunch; "The frightened children bunched together in the corner of the classroom"bunch together, bunch upcluster, constellate, flock, clump - come together as in a cluster or flock; "The poets constellate in this town every summer"
	2.	bunch - gather or cause to gather into a cluster; "She bunched her fingers into a fist"bunch up, bundle, cluster, clumpform - assume a form or shape; "the water formed little beads"agglomerate - form into one cluster

bunch

noun1. group, band, crowd, party, team, troop, gathering, crew (informal), gang, knot, mob, flock, swarm, multitude, posse (informal), bevy The players were a great bunch.2. bouquet, spray, garland, wreath, sheaf, flower arrangement He had left a huge bunch of flowers in her hotel room.3. cluster, clump She had fallen asleep clutching a fat bunch of grapes.4. number, lot, mass, pile, quantity, stack, heap, batch, assortment We did a bunch of songs together.verb1. gather, wrinkle, pleat, ruffle, rumple, pucker, tousle She clutches the sides of her skirt until it bunches around her waist.bunch together or up group, crowd, mass, collect, assemble, cluster, flock, herd, huddle, congregate People bunched up at all the exits.

bunch

noun1. A number of individuals making up or considered a unit:array, band, batch, bevy, body, bundle, clump, cluster, clutch, collection, group, knot, lot, party, set.2. Informal. A particular social group:circle, clique, coterie, crowd, set.Informal: gang.3. A small raised area of skin resulting from a light blow or an insect sting, for example:bump, knot, lump, swelling.

Translations

一串使成一串群

bunch

(bantʃ) noun a number of things fastened or growing together. a bunch of bananas.一串 verb (often with up or together) to come or put together in bunches, groups etc. Traffic often bunches on a motorway.使成一串

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a bunch of baloney

Falsehoods, nonsense, or foolishness. Baloney in this sense might have originated from the word "blarney," which means flattering or nonsensical talk; more usually it refers to bologna sausage, which is blended from different meats, therefore implying content of inferior or dubious quality. Primarily heard in US. You're going to give me $5,000 if I sign the lease today? What a bunch of baloney.See also: baloney, bunch, of

a bunch of malarkey

Exaggerated, foolish, or untruthful talk; nonsense or falsehoods. Personally, I think the notion of "love at first sight" is a bunch of malarkey.See also: bunch, malarkey, of

bad bunch

A group of people typified by immoral, illegal, or illicit behavior, which is often seen as being corruptive and/or destructive to others. My brother was a straight-A student until he started hanging out with a bad bunch; now he's hooked on drugs and has dropped out of school.See also: bad, bunch

best of the bunch

The most excellent, ideal, desirable, or preferable person or thing within a given group. There were several cars on display that caught my eye, but this one is definitely the best of the bunch. Mary hangs out with many talented and intelligent kids, but to me, she will always be the best of the bunch.See also: bunch, of

get (one's) panties in a bunch

To become overly upset or emotional over something, especially that which is trivial or unimportant. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. Ah, don't get your panties in a bunch, I'll have the car back by tomorrow morning! In my opinion, people are getting their panties in a bunch over this election.See also: bunch, get, panties

it takes one bad apple to spoil the (whole) bunch

It only takes one person, thing, element, etc., to ruin the entire group, situation, project, etc. Refers to the fact that a rotting apple can cause other apples in close proximity to begin to rot as well. A: "It used to be considered the top research facility in the region, but after one of its researchers was discovered to have plagiarized a number of his papers, the whole department's reputation has been dragged through the mud." B: "Well, it takes just one bad apple to spoil the bunch." I really loved my job, but there was this one jerk there who made life miserable for everyone. It takes one bad apple to spoil the whole bunch, unfortunately.See also: apple, bad, bunch, one, spoil, take

one bad apple spoils the (whole) bunch

It only takes one person, thing, element, etc., to ruin the entire group, situation, project, etc. Refers to the fact that a rotting apple can cause other apples in close proximity to begin to rot as well. A: "It used to be considered the top research facility in the region, but after one of its researchers was discovered to have plagiarized a number of his papers, the whole department's reputation has been dragged through the mud." B: "Well, just one bad apple spoils the bunch." I really loved my job, but there was this one jerk there who made life miserable for everyone. One bad apple spoils the whole bunch, unfortunately.See also: apple, bad, bunch, one, spoil

pick of the bunch

The best or most ideal option in a group. Matt is the pick of the bunch, so we need to make sure he ends up on our team. I know you think that puppy is too small, but to me he's just the pick of the bunch!See also: bunch, of, pick

be the best of a bad bunch

To be slightly better or more desirable than anything or anyone else in a group, even though none of the available options are desirable. To be honest, none of the apartments we can afford looked very nice, but this place seems to be the best of a bad bunch. I don't care for Mary's new college friends. She's still the best of a bad bunch, but she's become a real troublemaker since meeting them.See also: bad, bunch, of

a bunch of fives

slang A fist. That kid is in the nurse's office with a bloody nose because the bully gave him a bunch of fives in the face.See also: bunch, five, of

bunch up

1. To form or accumulate into a group, cluster, or mass or some kind. A noun or pronoun can be used between "bunch" and "up." It was so cold out that we all bunched up together for warmth. The blanket is still bunched up on that side—can you smooth it out?2. To crumple something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "bunch" and "up." Don't bunch up your dress in your arms like that!See also: bunch, up

best of a bad bunch

A person or thing in a group that is slightly better or more desirable than anything or anyone else in the group, even though none of the options available are desirable. To be honest, none of the apartments we can afford looked very nice, but this place seems to be the best of a bad bunch. I don't care for Mary's new college friends. She's still the best of a bad bunch, but she's become a real troublemaker since meeting them.See also: bad, bunch, of

a whole bunch

A lot. I liked that movie a whole bunch—it was great. He says that he likes me a whole bunch, but not enough to date me, apparently.See also: bunch, whole

bunch punch

1. vulgar slang A sexual encounter between one woman and multiple men.2. offensive slang The rape of a woman carried out by multiple men.See also: bunch, punch

one rotten apple spoils the (whole) bunch

1. Proverb It only takes one bad person, thing, element, etc., to ruin the entire group, situation, project, etc. Refers to the fact that a rotting apple can cause other apples in close proximity to begin to rot as well. A: "It used to be considered the top research facility in the region, but after one of its researchers was discovered to have plagiarized a number of his papers, the whole department's reputation has been dragged through the mud." B: "Well, one rotten apple spoils the bunch." I really loved my job, but there was this one jerk there who made life miserable for everyone. One rotten apple spoils the whole bunch, unfortunately.2. Proverb The criminal, unethical, corrupt, or otherwise negative behavior of a single person will spread to other people around them. Ever since that crook took over as CEO, the company has been backsliding into shadier and shadier business arrangements. One rotten apple really does spoil the bunch. A: "Is it any wonder? When corrupt liars take office, suddenly everyone who benefits from them starts to believe—and spread—their lies to maintain the status quo." B: "It's true, then, that one rotten apple spoils the whole bunch."See also: apple, bunch, one, rotten, spoil

a rotten apple spoils the (whole) bunch

1. Proverb It only takes one bad person, thing, element, etc., to ruin the entire group, situation, project, etc. Refers to the fact that a rotting apple can cause other apples in close proximity to begin to rot as well. A: "It used to be considered the top research facility in the region, but after one of its researchers was discovered to have plagiarized a number of his papers, the whole department's reputation has been dragged through the mud." B: "Well, a rotten apple spoils the bunch." I really loved my job, but there was this one jerk there who made life miserable for everyone. One rotten apple spoils the whole bunch, unfortunately.2. Proverb The criminal, unethical, corrupt, or otherwise negative behavior of a single person will spread to other people around them. Ever since that crook took over as CEO, the company has been backsliding into shadier and shadier business arrangements. A rotten apple really does spoil the bunch. A: "Is it any wonder? When corrupt liars take office, suddenly everyone who benefits from them starts to believe—and spread—their lies to maintain the status quo." B: "It's true, then, that a rotten apple spoils the whole bunch."See also: apple, bunch, rotten, spoil

thank you a bunch

An informal set phrase expressing a lot of gratitude to someone for something. A: "Your mom and I got you a new laptop for college." B: "Oh wow, thank you a bunch, Dad!" A: "Here's that book you asked for, Tom." B: "Thank you a bunch, Sarah."See also: bunch, thank

thanks a bunch

An informal set phrase expressing a lot of gratitude to someone for something. A: "Your mom and I got you a new laptop for college." B: "Oh wow, thanks a bunch, Dad!" A: "Here's that book you asked for, Tom." B: "Thanks a bunch, Sarah."See also: bunch, thanks

honeybunch

An affectionate nickname, as for one's significant other. Hey, honeybunch! How was your day? Honeybunch, can you pass the bread?

bunch of fives

Sl. a punch from a closed fist. How would you like a bunch of fives right in the kisser? He ended up with a bunch of fives in the gut.See also: bunch, five, of

bunch someone or something up

to pack or cluster things or people together. Bunch them up so you can squeeze them into the sack. Kelly bunched up the roses and put them in a vase.See also: bunch, up

bunch up

to pack together or cluster. Spread out. Don't bunch up!See also: bunch, up

thanks a bunch

Inf. thanks. Thanks a bunch for your help. He said "thanks a bunch" and walked out.See also: bunch, thanks

bunch of fives

1 a fist. 2 a punch. British informalSee also: bunch, five, of

the best of a bad ˈbunch/ˈlot

(British English) a person or a thing that is a little better than the rest in a group, although none are very goodSee also: bad, bunch, lot, of

a bunch of ˈfives

(old-fashioned or humorous) a punch (= a hard hit made with a closed hand)See also: bunch, five, of

a ˌmixed ˈbag/ˈbunch

(informal) a group of people or things of different types or of different abilities: The entries to the competition were a real mixed bag — some excellent, some awful. ♢ This year’s students are rather a mixed bunch.See also: bag, bunch, mixed

the pick of the ˈbunch

(informal) the best example of a group of people or things: This Australian wine is the pick of the bunch.See also: bunch, of, pick

bunch up

v.1. To move close together to form a tight group; cluster: The kids bunched up in a corner of the room, whispering to each other.2. To pack some people or things together tightly: Bunch up the blankets and stuff them into the bag. I didn't like what I had written on the page, so I bunched it up and threw it out.3. To come together or be more concentrated in one place: The cloth bunches up at the cuff of my shirt.See also: bunch, up

bunch of fives

n. the fist. How would you like a bunch of fives right in the kisser? See also: bunch, five, of

bunch-punch

1. n. an act of serial copulation with one female and a group of males. Sam always dreamed about being involved in a bunch-punch. 2. n. an act of group rape of a woman. There was a bunch-punch in this neighborhood last night, and the night before, and the night before that. Where are the police?

honeybunch

n. a sweetheart. (Also a term of address.) Look, honeybunch, let’s hurry up. We’re late.

thanks a bunch

phr. thanks. Thanks a bunch for your help. See also: bunch, thanks

a whole bunch

and whole bunches mod. a whole lot; very much. (Always with a in the singular.) I like to spend evenings at home a whole bunch. Tom likes Mary whole bunches, but she thinks he’s a dork. See also: bunch, whole

whole bunches

verbSee a whole bunchSee also: bunch, whole

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a bunch of baloney

a bunch of malarkey

bad bunch

best of the bunch

get (one's) panties in a bunch

it takes one bad apple to spoil the (whole) bunch

one bad apple spoils the (whole) bunch

pick of the bunch

be the best of a bad bunch

a bunch of fives

bunch up

best of a bad bunch

a whole bunch

bunch punch

one rotten apple spoils the (whole) bunch

a rotten apple spoils the (whole) bunch

thank you a bunch

thanks a bunch

honeybunch

bunch of fives

bunch someone or something up

bunch up

thanks a bunch

bunch of fives

the best of a bad ˈbunch/ˈlot

a bunch of ˈfives

a ˌmixed ˈbag/ˈbunch

the pick of the ˈbunch

bunch up

bunch of fives

bunch-punch

honeybunch

thanks a bunch

a whole bunch

whole bunches

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noun group

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noun bouquet

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noun cluster

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noun number

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verb gather

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phrase bunch together or up

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noun a number of individuals making up or considered a unit

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noun a particular social group

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noun a small raised area of skin resulting from a light blow or an insect sting, for example

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noun a grouping of a number of similar things

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noun an informal body of friends

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