Bulk (Noun)
Meaning 1
The property of something that is great in magnitude; "it is cheaper to buy it in bulk"; "he received a mass of correspondence"; "the volume of exports".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
The property possessed by a large mass.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
The property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part; "the majority of his customers prefer it"; "the bulk of the work is finished".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The company spent the bulk of its budget on advertising and marketing.
- The ship was carrying a bulk cargo of grain, which made it unstable in rough seas.
- She stored the bulk of her winter clothing in boxes under the bed during the summer months.
- The artist made the bulk of her income from selling paintings at local galleries.
- The museum's collection consists mainly of the bulk of the ancient artifacts seized by customs officials.