bulk — the mass or size of something large
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the mass or size of something large
Pronunciation (IPA): /bʌlk/
Korean meaning: 큰 덩어리, 부피, 대량
Korean pronunciation: **벌**크
Example Sentences
- The bulk of the work was completed by the deadline.
- I bought toilet paper in bulk to survive the apocalypse... or just save money.
- The bulk of my paycheck goes to coffee and regret.
bulk
NOUN//bʌlk//
the mass or size of something large
💡 Concept
He wheels a massive bulk of cardboard boxes into the warehouse all at once.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/bʌlk/
🇬🇧 UK/bʌlk/
🌳Etymology
Rootbulk
Origin
From Old Norse 'bulki' meaning cargo or heap, referring to the mass or volume of goods. The word entered English through Scandinavian trading contacts in the Middle Ages.
🎵Rhyme
hulksulk
hulk
sulk
🔗Collocations
bulk mail
in bulk
bulk purchase
the bulk of
bulk up
bulk density
📝Examples
“The bulk of the work was completed by the deadline.”
😄 Fun example
“I bought toilet paper in bulk to survive the apocalypse... or just save money.”
😄 Fun example
“The bulk of my paycheck goes to coffee and regret.”
“The company sells products in bulk to reduce packaging costs.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
massvolumequantitymajoritysize
Antonyms
minorityfragmentpiece
Related
wholesalemassiveenormoushefty
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