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bulk

CEFR: B2
The greater part, majority, or largest proportion of something; or large physical mass and magnitude.

Synonyms

  • preponderance
  • lion’s share
  • majority

Common Collocations

  • bulk of the work
  • buy in bulk
  • bulk of the population

Example Sentence

The bulk of public healthcare expenditure in developing nations is consumed by hospital operating budgets.

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