bulk

Definition of bulk

Nouns

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
"the bulk of the work is finished"
Synonyms:
majority
Antonyms:
minority
being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts
Type of:
figure, number
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
the property of something that is great in magnitude
"it is cheaper to buy it in bulk"
Synonyms:
mass, volume
Types:
dollar volume, turnover
the volume measured in dollars
Type of:
magnitude
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
the property possessed by a large mass
Type of:
mass
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

Verbs

stick out or up
"The parcel bulked in the sack"
Type of:
bulge, pouch, protrude
swell or protrude outwards
cause to bulge or swell outwards
Synonyms:
bulge
Type of:
swell
cause to become swollen

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