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The bulk of the box was filled with blankets.
What does Bulk mean?
Bulk means a large amount or size.
Dictionary definition
A large size, amount, or mass of something.
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medium
We bought rice in bulk to save money.
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The bulk of the work was finished before lunch.
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What does bulk mean?
Bulk means a large size, amount, or mass.
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Which word is closest in meaning to bulk?
Mass can mean a large amount or body of something.
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Which phrase is an antonym of bulk?
A small amount contrasts with bulk, which means a large amount or size.
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MeaningBulk means a large amount or size.
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Synonyms
Words like Bulk
Antonyms
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small amountUse for a little instead of a large amount.
tiny portionUse for a very small part.
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Word family
Bulk word family
Base word
bulk
adjective
bulky
Large and hard to carry or store.
adjective
bulkier
More bulky.
adjective
bulkiest
Most bulky.
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Bulk means a large amount or size.
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Do not use bulk just because it sounds familiar. Make sure the sentence matches this meaning: Bulk means a large amount or size.
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Read this model sentence: We bought rice in bulk to save money. Clue words: bought, rice, save. Underline clue words that show why bulk fits instead of small amount. Now write one new sentence that shows bulk without using the word bulk. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show bulk?
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