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."
inseparable
bunch in
C1 neutral inseparable intransitive
To gather or compress into a tight group within a space.
In plain English
For people or things to squeeze closely together in one place.
What does "bunch in" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To form a bunch (cluster) in a specific area.
Actually means
For people or things to squeeze closely together in one place.
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "bunch in"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
corner space area room together
How to conjugate "bunch in"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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