bump into

phrase

Synonyms of bump into next

next

: to encounter especially by chance

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bump into was in 1894

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“Bump into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bump%20into. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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