Bulge (Verb)
Meaning 1
Swell or protrude outwards; "His stomach bulged after the huge meal".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 2
Bulge out; form a bulge outward, or be so full as to appear to bulge.
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 3
Cause to bulge or swell outwards.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The heavy bookshelf caused her lower eyelid to bulge due to the excessive weight she was trying to hold onto.
- After the energetic workout, his arms began to bulge, emphasizing his well-developed muscles.
- Years of overstuffing had caused her closet to bulge at the seams, and a major reorganization was needed.
- Excessive consumption of sweets caused the veins on his temples to bulge, giving him a frightening appearance.
- After a few long swallows of the extremely large water balloon, the sides started to bulge outward in preparation to burst.
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Meaning 4
Bulge outward; "His eyes popped".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.