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Chunk has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

a compact mass

"a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder"

2

a substantial amount

"we won a chunk of money"

3

A part of something that has been separated.

"He dropped a large chunk of ice from his drink onto the floor."

In plain English: A chunk is a large, solid piece of something that has been broken off from a bigger whole.

"I accidentally dropped a large chunk of cheese on the floor while making dinner."

Usage: Avoid using "chunk" as a verb in formal writing where "break," "shatter," or "fragment" is more appropriate. Do not confuse the noun with "chuck," which refers to a part of an animal's body or a careless remark.

Verb
1

put together indiscriminately

"lump together all the applicants"

2

group or chunk together in a certain order or place side by side

"The librarian carefully chunked the reference books together on the shelf according to their subject matter."

3

To break into large pieces or chunks.

"The baker broke the stale bread into chunk before adding it to the soup."

In plain English: To chunk something means to break it into smaller, easier-to-handle pieces.

"He chunked the ball toward his friend during practice."

Example Sentences
"I accidentally dropped a large chunk of cheese on the floor while making dinner." noun
"He took a large chunk of cake from the plate." noun
"The earthquake caused a huge chunk of the cliff to fall into the sea." noun
"I need to save enough money in one big chunk to buy that car." noun
"He chunked the ball toward his friend during practice." verb
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
agglomeration large indefinite quantity roll up group
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
clot gob clew

Origin

The word chunk is likely either a variant of the verb chuck or a small form derived from chump. It entered English with the meaning of a block or piece, possibly influenced by similar words in other languages like Dutch.

Rhyming Words
sunk bunk munk dunk lunk punk hunk junk funk tunk gunk frunk plunk slunk drunk krunk flunk crunk stunk thunk
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