bulk

• Существительное, обозначающее большой размер, массу или объём чего-либо, а также основную или главную часть чего-либо.

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.

   Большая часть

   • 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.

   Синонимыbignessextentimmensitylargenessmagnitudemasssizevolume

2. Main part or majorityB1formal

   The majority or largest part of something.

   Основная часть

   • 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.

   Синонимыbodymajoritymasspreponderance

3. Large quantityB2informal

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

   Большое количество

   • 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.

   Синонимыabundanceamountheaploadlotmassmountainpileplethoraprofusionquantityslewtonvolume

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по увеличению размера, объёма или значимости, или для того, чтобы сделать что-то больше или существеннее.

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.

   Набирать массу

   • 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.

   Синонимыenlargeexpandgrowswellthicken

   Антонимыcontractdecreasediminishreduceshrink

2. To appear large or importantC1formal

   To seem large, significant, or prominent.

   Выделяться

   • 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.

   Синонимыcountfigureloommattersignifyweigh