bulk
word
/ˈbəɫk/
/bˈʌlk/
Definition
'Bulk' refers to the large size or mass of something. It also means the main part of something or buying/selling things in large quantities.
Usage & Nuances
Common in business and logistics for 'bulk orders', 'buy in bulk'; 'the bulk of' means the main part. Can refer to size (physical mass) or quantity. 'Bulk up' means to gain muscle.
Spanish: volumen - bulto (tamaño físico) - a granelPortuguese (BR): volume - granel - massa (tamanho físico)Portuguese (PT): volume - a granel - massa (tamanho físico)Chinese (Simplified): 体积 - 大部分 - 散装Chinese (Traditional): 體積 - 大部分 - 散裝Hindi: थोक - बड़ी मात्रा - आकारArabic: حجم - الكمية الكبيرة - بالجملةBengali: ভর - বৃহৎ পরিমাণ - প্রধান অংশRussian: масса - объем - основная частьJapanese: バルク - 大部分 - かさVietnamese: khối lượng lớn - phần lớn - số lượng lớnKorean: 대량 - 대부분 - 덩치Turkish: toplu - hacim - çoğunlukUrdu: کثیر مقدار - زیادہ تر حصہ - حجمIndonesian: jumlah besar - sebagian besar - massa
Example Sentences
We buy rice in bulk to save money.
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The bulk of the work is finished.
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From a distance, the mountain's bulk was impressive.
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Ships carry bulk goods like coal and grain.
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He lifts weights every day to increase his bulk.
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You can get a discount if you order in bulk.
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