We buy stationery in bulk.
Source: tatoeba (249342)
Bulk
/bʌlk/
Synonyms for "bulk" (589 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (10)
Strong matches (15)
Related words (25)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: mass, volume, accumulate, add to, adjust.
- Sentence evidence is available for bulk, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "bulk".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "bulk"
Keep "bulk" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "bulk" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "bulk", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "bulk" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
15 entriesMore specific
18 entriesShowing 16 of 18 words.
Collocations
11 entriesbulk containerbulk databulk foodsbulk itemsbulk materialbulk orderbulk pricingbulk purchasebulk quantitybulk ratebulk storage
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
4 entriesTranslations
20 translations across 13 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- главна част noun (major part of something)
Catalan
1 entries- gruix noun (major part of something)
Czech
2 entries- velká část noun (major part of something)
- většina noun (major part of something)
Finnish
2 entries- suurin osa noun (major part of something)
- valtaosa noun (major part of something)
French
4 entries- ensemble noun (major part of something)
- essentiel noun (major part of something)
- gros noun (major part of something)
- prise de masse noun (bodybuilding: period of growing muscle)
German
1 entries- Großteil noun (major part of something)
Hungarian
1 entries- nagyja noun (major part of something)
Italian
1 entries- grosso noun (major part of something)
Norwegian Bokmål
1 entries- masse noun (major part of something)
Portuguese
1 entries- grosso noun (major part of something)
Russian
2 entries- бо́льшая часть noun (major part of something)
- основна́я ма́сса noun (major part of something)
Spanish
1 entries- grueso noun (major part of something)
Swedish
2 entries- lejonpart noun (major part of something)
- merpart noun (major part of something)
Sample sentences
28 total sentences available.
Great bulk does not always mean great weight.
Source: tatoeba (275265)
The bulk of his work is in the urban area.
Source: tatoeba (286418)
His relatives took it for granted that they would inherit the bulk of his wealth.
Source: tatoeba (286856)
Showing 4 of 28 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "bulk"?
Closest matches include mass, volume, accumulate, add to, adjust.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "bulk"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.