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BULK/bʌlk/

Bulk is a large quantity, especially bought or moved together: in bulk, the bulk of the work. Most is everyday for the bulk of; quantity is plainer. Bulk is also an adjective (bulk buying, bulk order). In speech, a huge amount / most of it is enough. The bulk of means the greater part. Do not use in bulk for two extra apples.

Meaning

A large quantity, especially when bought or moved together (in bulk).

Examples

• “They buy rice in bulk to save money.”
• “The bulk of the marking was done by Friday; only appeals remained.”
• “Ordering paper in bulk saved money and filled the only cupboard that locked.”

Good to know

A large quantity; in bulk = bought/moved together. the bulk of = most of. Everyday: most / a huge amount. Not two extra items.

Near in meaning

most

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