Difference between Chunk and Lump

What is the difference between Chunk and Lump?

Chunk as a verb is to break into large pieces or chunks. while Lump as a verb is to treat as a single unit; to group together.

Chunk

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To break into large pieces or chunks. esp. is southern U.S., to throw

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A part of something that has been separated. A representative of a substance at large, often large and irregular. A discrete segment of a file, stream, etc. (especially one that represents audiovisual media); a block.

Example sentence: As a mom of three young kids, it's difficult to reserve a big chunk of time for shopping, so I try to get my gifts little by little throughout the year. I think this is especially helpful for those of us who are budget conscious.

Lump

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To treat as a single unit; to group together.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Something that protrudes, sticks out, or sticks together; a cluster or blob; a mound, hill, or group.A group, set, or unit.

Example sentence: Everything is a miracle. It is a miracle that one does not dissolve in one's bath like a lump of sugar.

We hope you now know whether to use Chunk or Lump in your sentence.

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