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pounding vs bump

bump vs pounding

pounding and bump both are nouns.

pounding is not a verb while bump is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pounding Yes No No No
bump Yes No Yes No
As nouns, bump is a hypernym of pounding; that is, bump is a word with a broader meaning than pounding:
  • pounding: repeated heavy blows
  • bump: an impact (as from a collision)
Other hypernyms of pounding include blow.
pounding (noun) bump (noun)
the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows) an impact (as from a collision)
repeated heavy blows something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart) a lump on the body caused by a blow
pounding (verb) bump (verb)
knock against with force or violence
remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied
to play music at loud volume
to enjoy some music greatly
dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
Difference between pounding and bump

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