BUMP INTO Meaning and
Definition
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Bump into is a phrasal verb that has multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Primarily, it refers to a physical collision or accidental contact between two objects or individuals.
When used in the literal sense, "bump into" signifies the act of unintentionally running into someone or something. For instance, if two people are walking in opposite directions and collide, it can be said that they "bumped into" each other. Similarly, if a person accidentally hits a wall or a piece of furniture while walking, it can also be described as "bumping into" the object.
However, "bump into" can also be used metaphorically to describe unexpectedly meeting or encountering someone, usually by chance, without any prior planning. In this sense, it implies a surprise encounter or an accidental meeting. For example, if someone unexpectedly meets a friend on the street, they can say that they "bumped into" each other.
In summary, "bump into" generally signifies a physical collision between objects or individuals, either literally or metaphorically. It suggests an accidental encounter or contact that is not intentionally sought after or planned.
Common Misspellings for BUMP INTO
- vump into
- nump into
- hump into
- gump into
- bymp into
- bhmp into
- bjmp into
- bimp into
- b8mp into
- b7mp into
- bunp into
- bukp into
- bujp into
- bumo into
- buml into
- bum- into
- bum0 into
- bump unto
- bump jnto
- bumpinto
Etymology of BUMP INTO
The etymology of the phrase "bump into" can be traced back to the combination of the noun "bump" and the preposition "into".
The word "bump" originated in the late 16th century, possibly from the Old English word "bumb", which meant "a heavy blow or punch". It evolved to refer to a light collision or impact in the 17th century. The word itself mimics the sound or sensation of a sudden impact.
The preposition "into" has origins in Old English, where it was spelled variously as "intō", "intū", or "intoe". It originally meant "in, within, inside" or "towards". Over time, "into" came to be used to denote a movement towards a person or object.
Idioms with the word BUMP INTO
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bump into sb/sth
The idiom "bump into someone/something" means to unexpectedly or accidentally meet or collide with someone or something by chance. It can refer to physically running into someone or stumbling upon something unexpected.
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bump into sm
The idiom "bump into someone" means to unexpectedly and unintentionally encounter or meet someone, typically by chance or without prior planning.
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bump into (someone or something)
The idiom "bump into (someone or something)" means to unexpectedly meet or encounter someone or something by chance or accident, often in a physical sense. It implies the element of surprise or unintentionality in the encounter.
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bump into someone
The idiom "bump into someone" means to unexpectedly meet or encounter someone by chance, often in a physical sense, such as colliding with them accidentally or running into them unexpectedly.
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bump into
To unexpectedly meet or encounter someone or something.
Similar spelling words for BUMP INTO
Conjugate verb Bump into
CONDITIONAL
I
would bump into
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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
I
would be bumping into
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have bump into
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
would have been bumping into
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FUTURE
I
will bump into
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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will be bumping into
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FUTURE PERFECT
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will have bumped into
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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will have been bumping into
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IMPERATIVE
you
bump into
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let´s bump into
to bump into
PAST
I
bumped into
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bumped into
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bumped into
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bumped into
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bumped into
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was bumping into
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was bumping into
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were bumping into
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were bumping into
PAST PARTICIPLE
bumped into
PAST PERFECT
I
had bumped into
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had bumped into
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had bumped into
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had bumped into
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had bumped into
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been bumping into
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PRESENT
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bump into
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bump into
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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am bumping into
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
bumping into
PRESENT PERFECT
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have bumped into
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been bumping into
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