Synonyms for

Bulk

Verb / bʌlk / Another word for bulk — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the mass or magnitude of something large

Synonyms & similar words

majority mass volume minority bulge mass volume size weight quantity majority plenty abundance heap stack pile lot bundle batch clump chunk hunk glob lump block

Synonyms by register

Formal

mass volume quantity aggregate

Informal

heap pile lot ton

Literary

throng multitude abundance

Antonyms

part detail individual speck fragment atom bit

Common collocations

  • in bulk
  • bulk order
  • bulk purchase
  • bulk carrier
  • bulk goods
  • bulk mail
  • bulk up

Word family

noun bulk
verb bulk
adjective bulky

Usage note

As a noun, 'bulk' refers to the main part or a large quantity. As a verb, it can mean to increase in size or importance, or to deal with something in large quantities.

Example sentences

  1. The bulk of the basketball is what makes it difficult to dribble.
  2. She bought in bulk to save money.
  3. The bulk of the students were absent today.
  4. I need to bulk up before football season.
  5. The bulk of the project is already done.

Quotes

  • 'The bulk of our knowledge is as artificial as the skin of a stuffed animal.' - Albert Einstein
  • 'The bulk of mankind have indeed, in all countries in their turn, been made the prey of ambition.' - Mercy Otis Warren
  • 'The bulk of my wealth has come from real estate holdings.' - Donald Trump

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