C1noun 2K

Bulk

🇬🇧 UK /["/bʌlk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/bʌlk/"]/

Meaning of Bulk

the main part of something; most of something

In simple words: A large amount or size of something.

Bulk in a sentence

• The store offers a discount when you buy in bulk.
• She loves to buy bulk items at the warehouse club.
• The bulk of the project was completed ahead of schedule.
• The bulk of the evidence supports his claim.
• He needs to increase his bulk to compete in weightlifting.
• She packed her suitcase to bulk it up for the trip.

How to use Bulk

Use 'bulk' when talking about large quantities, especially in business or shipping contexts. It can sound more formal than simply saying 'a lot'. Avoid using it in casual conversations about small, everyday items.

Grammar pattern

bulk + of + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'bulk' package — it's big and heavy!

Related words

Collocations with Bulk

• great
• large
• overwhelming
• buying
• order
• purchasing
• in bulk
• the bulk of
• considerable
• huge
• massive
• ease
• heave
• shift
• considerable
• huge
• massive
• ease
• heave
• shift

Synonyms for Bulk

• mass
• volume
• size
• quantity
• load

Opposites of Bulk

• small
• minimal
• little

Common mistakes with Bulk

• Confused with 'bulk' as a countable noun (it's uncountable).
• Using 'bulk' inappropriately in casual contexts.
• Mistaking 'bulk' for 'balk', which means to hesitate.

Frequently asked questions about Bulk

What does Bulk mean?

A large amount or size of something.

What is the definition of Bulk?

the main part of something; most of something

How do you use Bulk in a sentence?

The store offers a discount when you buy in bulk.

Can you give another example of Bulk?

She loves to buy bulk items at the warehouse club.

What are synonyms for Bulk?

Common alternatives include mass, volume, size, quantity, load.

What is the opposite of Bulk?

Opposite meanings include small, minimal, little.

What words go with Bulk?

It commonly pairs with great, large, overwhelming, buying, order, purchasing, in bulk, the bulk of, considerable, huge, massive, ease, heave, shift, considerable, huge, massive, ease, heave, shift.

What are common mistakes when using Bulk?

Confused with 'bulk' as a countable noun (it's uncountable). Using 'bulk' inappropriately in casual contexts. Mistaking 'bulk' for 'balk', which means to hesitate.

How do you pronounce Bulk?

US: /["/bʌlk/"]/, UK: /["/bʌlk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Bulk?

Use 'bulk' when talking about large quantities, especially in business or shipping contexts. It can sound more formal than simply saying 'a lot'. Avoid using it in casual conversations about small, everyday items.

What CEFR level is Bulk?

"Bulk" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.