chunk
Translation
a thick, solid piece, a large amount
Examples
A chunk of cheese fell on the floor.
A chunk of cheese fell on the floor.
He spends a large chunk of his salary on rent.
He spends a large chunk of his salary on rent.
Grammar Patterns
a chunk ((of sth.)) a thick, solid piece (of sth.) I ate a chunk of bread.
Similar Words
Synonyms: piece, lump, hunk, block
Etymology
Possibly related to 'chuck' (to throw), meaning a piece thrown off.
Memory Tips
Sounds like the noise a heavy piece of wood makes when it's chopped – 'chunk!'.