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bunch in

C1 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words

For people or things to squeeze closely together in one place.

Literal meaning: To form a bunch (cluster) in a specific area.

Meanings

1 C1 neutral

To come together as a close, compressed group in a small or confined area.

"The tourists all bunched in around the guide to hear the explanation over the noise."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Relatively uncommon. Used to describe people or objects being pressed together into a confined area. More standard alternatives include 'crowd in', 'pack in', or 'huddle together'. Can also describe text or data bunching together on a screen or page.

Commonly used with

corner space area room together

Forms

Base
bunch in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bunches in
he/she/it
Past simple
bunched in
yesterday
Past participle
bunched in
have + pp
-ing form
bunching in
continuous

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