Meaning of the word bulk in English

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bulk

US /bʌlk/

UK /bʌlk/

the main part of something; the majority

Example:

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The bulk of the work is done.

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The bulk of the population lives in cities.

Synonym:

majority main part greater part largest part mass

the size, mass, or volume of something

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The sheer bulk of the package made it difficult to carry.

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Despite its small bulk, the device is very powerful.

Synonym:

size mass volume dimensions magnitude

to make something larger or more substantial

Example:

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He decided to bulk up by lifting weights.

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The company needs to bulk up its inventory before the holiday season.

Synonym:

enlarge expand increase swell grow

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