lump together

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To put different items or groups together and regard or treat them as one single group (either knowingly or unknowingly, and either advisedly or unadvisedly).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Gộp các mục hoặc nhóm khác nhau lại với nhau và coi chúng là một nhóm đơn nhất

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Near-synonyms: combine; aggregate

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “lump together” mean?

To put different items or groups together and regard or treat them as one single group (either knowingly or unknowingly, and either advisedly or unadvisedly).

Is “lump together” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.