bulk

• Sustantivo que denota el gran tamaño, la masa o el volumen de algo, así como la parte principal o mayor de un todo.

A noun referring to the large size, mass, or volume of something, or the majority or main part of something.

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1. Large size or massB1formal

   The large size, mass, or volume of something.

   Gran tamaño o masa

   • The bulk of the shipment arrived yesterday.
   • She struggled to carry the bulk of the boxes.
   • The bulk of the crowd moved toward the exit.

   Sinónimosbignessextentimmensitylargenessmagnitudemasssizevolume

2. Main part or majorityB1formal

   The majority or largest part of something.

   parte principal o mayoritaria

   • The bulk of the work is already done.
   • He spent the bulk of his savings on the house.
   • The bulk of the evidence points to his guilt.

   Sinónimosbodymajoritymasspreponderance

3. Large quantityB2informal

   A large amount or quantity of something, often purchased or sold.

   gran cantidad

   • We bought the supplies in bulk to save money.
   • The store sells items in bulk at a discount.
   • They ordered bulk quantities of paper for the office.

   Sinónimosabundanceamountheaploadlotmassmountainpileplethoraprofusionquantityslewtonvolume

• Verbo que denota la acción de aumentar el tamaño, volumen o importancia de algo, o hacer que algo sea más grande o sustancial.

A verb used to indicate the act of increasing in size, volume, or importance, or to cause something to become larger or more substantial.

1. Increase in size or massB2informal

   To become larger, thicker, or more massive, especially in the context of bodybuilding or physical growth.

   Aumentar de volumen o masa

   • He is bulking up for the competition by eating more protein.
   • She has been bulking for three months to gain muscle mass.
   • The athlete bulked up significantly after changing his diet.

   Sinónimosenlargeexpandgrowswellthicken

   Antónimoscontractdecreasediminishreduceshrink

2. To appear large or importantC1formal

   To seem large, significant, or prominent.

   destacar por su tamaño o importancia

   • The problem bulks large in their discussions.
   • The issue of climate change bulks large in the public consciousness.
   • His achievements bulk large in the history of the company.

   Sinónimoscountfigureloommattersignifyweigh