bulk

/bʌlk/
adjective
  1. Involving or relating to large quantities or size.
    • Bulk shipping is cheaper than sending individual packages.
    • We need a bulk order of printer paper for the office.
    • The store offers bulk discounts on canned goods.
noun
  1. The large size or mass of something.
    • Because of its bulk, the sofa wouldn't fit through the doorway.
    • The sheer bulk of the package made it hard to carry.
    • The ship's bulk helped it stay stable in rough seas.
  2. The main or largest part of something.
    • She spent the bulk of her savings on a new car.
    • The bulk of the population lives in coastal cities.
    • The bulk of the work was finished by noon.
  3. A large quantity or amount, especially of goods bought or sold.
    • Buying in bulk is a good way to reduce packaging waste.
    • The store sells rice in bulk from large bins.
    • We ordered the paper in bulk to save money.
  4. The weight or size of a person's body, especially when large or muscular.
    • The wrestler's bulk made him a formidable competitor.
    • After months of training, she gained noticeable bulk.
    • He used his bulk to block the opponent's shot.
verb
  1. To increase in size, weight, or importance.
    • The report was bulked out with unnecessary details.
    • He started lifting weights to bulk up for the competition.
    • The company plans to bulk its product line with new items.
  2. To cause something to seem larger or more substantial.
    • The editor bulked the article by adding more examples.
    • They bulked the proposal with extra charts and data.
    • She bulked her resume with volunteer experience.
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