bumping into (Meaning)
bumping into
to remove (someone or something) usually by virtue of seniority or priority, to cause (a post or thread on social media) to move to a more prominent and noticeable position, a swelling of tissue, the act or an instance of bumping (see bump entry 2 sense 4) the ball with the forearms, to proceed in an up and down motion across a rough surface, an increase in amount, baby bump, a cranial protuberance, a small quantity of an illicit drug when inhaled in powdered form at one time, to move (someone or something) to a different level, position, rank, etc., a swelling of tissue (as from a blow), a sudden forceful blow, impact, or jolt, a sudden rise or uneven area in a road surface likely to jolt a passing vehicle, to encounter especially by chance, to strike or knock (something, such as a body part) with sudden force or violence, a rounded lump, demotion, to hit (the ball) with the forearms held close together and facing upward (as when receiving a serve), to hit and move or dislodge (someone or something), a relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface, an action of thrusting the hips forward with an abrupt suggestive motion (as in a dance or in a burlesque striptease act) compare grind entry 2 sense 4, to encounter something that is an obstacle or hindrance, to strike or knock against something or someone with a sudden forceful thud or jolt, a forceful blow, shock, or jolt, to strike or knock against something with force or violence, to play or listen to (recorded music and especially rap), to move along unevenly
Synonyms & Antonyms of bumping into
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bumping into Sentence Examples
- The crowded hallway made it inevitable that he kept bumping into strangers.
- As I turned the corner, I accidentally bumped into a tall man with a briefcase.
- The toddler kept bumping into the coffee table, much to his mother's dismay.
- The dancers moved gracefully across the floor, occasionally bumping into each other.
- The car sped down the road, narrowly missing a pedestrian who was bumping into a wall.
- The students bumped into each other while rushing to class, spilling their books and papers.
- The two cars bumped into each other in a minor accident, causing only a few dents.
- The blind man navigated the sidewalk with a cane, carefully avoiding bumping into obstacles.
- The crowd surged forward, bumping into each other as they tried to get a better view.
- The hikers carefully followed the narrow trail, bumping into branches and rocks along the way.
FAQs About the word bumping into
to remove (someone or something) usually by virtue of seniority or priority, to cause (a post or thread on social media) to move to a more prominent and noticea
happening (upon), meeting, crossing paths (with),encountering, running upon, running into, stumbling (upon), running across, lighting (upon), catching
avoiding,shaking, evading, escaping, shunning,dodging, eluding, ducking,
The crowded hallway made it inevitable that he kept bumping into strangers.
As I turned the corner, I accidentally bumped into a tall man with a briefcase.
The toddler kept bumping into the coffee table, much to his mother's dismay.
The dancers moved gracefully across the floor, occasionally bumping into each other.
