Synonyms for

Chunks

Verb / tʃʌŋks / Another word for chunks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Chunks means a solid piece of something that is bigger than a cube or a slice.

Synonyms & similar words

glob collocate clump clod lump chunk ball pieces blocks lumps hunks slabs bits segments sections parts portions wedges bricks masses clumps nuggets knobs

Synonyms by register

Formal

masses portions segments sections

Informal

lumps bits pieces wads

Literary

masses heaps lumps

Antonyms

pieces bits fragments specks crumbs shreds

Common collocations

  • large chunks
  • small chunks
  • chunks of data
  • chunks of information
  • chunks of code
  • chunks of meat
  • chunks of cheese

Word family

noun chunk
verb chunk

Usage note

Often used to describe large, solid pieces of something. Can also refer to segments of information or data, especially in computing.

Example sentences

  1. I cut the cake into small chunks.
  2. He ate a chunk of cheese.
  3. The dog chewed on a chunk of meat.
  4. She found a chunk of gold in the river.
  5. I added some chunks of apple to my oatmeal.

Quotes

  • Life is a sum of all your choices. So, what are you doing today? - Chunk Palmer
  • I think I've got my business notions and my sense of morality from my dad, but the sensibility, definitely, comes from my mother. - Chunk Palmer
  • What I've learned is that life is too short and movies are too long. - Chunk Palmer

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