bulk
Translation
bulk, majority, size, mass
Examples
The bulk of the work is already done.
The bulk of the work is already done.
He bought the items in bulk to save money.
He bought the items in bulk to save money.
The sheer bulk of the furniture made it hard to move.
The sheer bulk of the furniture made it hard to move.
Grammar Patterns
((the bulk of sth.)) the majority of (sth.) The bulk of the work is done.
((in bulk)) in large quantities I buy rice in bulk.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mass, volume, size, majority
Etymology
From Old Norse 'búlki' meaning 'cargo'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'bull' that is very large and takes up a lot of space, or buying items 'in bulk' at a warehouse.