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bump vs strike

strike vs bump

bump and strike both are nouns.

bump and strike both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bump Yes No Yes No
strike Yes No Yes No
As nouns, strike is a hyponym of bump; that is, strike is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bump:
  • bump: an impact (as from a collision)
  • strike: a gentle blow
Other hyponyms of bump include jar, jolt, jounce, shock, concussion, rap, tap, bang, bash, belt, knock, smash, buffeting, pounding, sideswipe, slap, smack.
As verbs, strike is a hypernym of bump; that is, strike is a word with a broader meaning than bump:
  • bump: knock against with force or violence
  • strike: hit against; come into sudden contact with
Other hypernyms of bump include collide with, hit, impinge on, run into.
bump (noun) strike (noun)
an impact (as from a collision) a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings a score in tenpins: knocking down all ten with the first ball
a lump on the body caused by a blow an attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective
a conspicuous success
(baseball) a pitch that the batter swings at and misses, or that the batter hits into foul territory, or that the batter does not swing at but the umpire judges to be in the area over home plate and between the batter's knees and shoulders
a gentle blow
bump (verb) strike (verb)
knock against with force or violence cause to form (an electric arc) between electrodes of an arc lamp
remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied arrive at after reckoning, deliberating, and weighing
to play music at loud volume indicate (a certain time) by striking
to enjoy some music greatly make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target
dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
come upon, as if by accident; meet with hit against; come into sudden contact with
assign to a lower position; reduce in rank affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely
produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments
remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
pierce with force
smooth with a strickle
hook by a pull on the line
produce by ignition or a blow
form by stamping, punching, or printing
disassemble a temporary structure, such as a tent or a theatrical set
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
drive something violently into a location
occupy or take on
cause to experience suddenly
find unexpectedly
stop work in order to press demands
attain
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
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