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Bulk

Magnitude of material substance; dimensions; mass; size; as, an ox or ship of great bulk.

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Broader term 9

Bulge 76% connected

The bilge or protuberant part of a cask.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Figure 76% connected

The form of anything; shape; outline; appearance.

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Grow 76% connected

To increase in size by a natural and organic process; to increase in bulk by the gradual assimilation of new matter into the living organism; -- said…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Magnitude 76% connected

Extent of dimensions; size; -- applied to things that have length, breath, and thickness.

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Mass 76% connected

The sacrifice in the sacrament of the Eucharist, or the consecration and oblation of the host.

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Number 76% connected

That which admits of being counted or reckoned; a unit, or an aggregate of units; a numerable aggregate or collection of individuals; an assemblage m…

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Pouch 76% connected

A small bag; usually, a leathern bag; as, a pouch for money; a shot pouch; a mail pouch, etc.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Protrude 76% connected

To thrust forward; to drive or force along.

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Swell 76% connected

To grow larger; to dilate or extend the exterior surface or dimensions, by matter added within, or by expansion of the inclosed substance; as, the le…

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Narrower term 1

Turnover 76% connected

The act or result of turning over; an upset; as, a bad turnover in a carriage.

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Derivationally related 4

Bulky 74% connected

Of great bulk or dimensions; of great size; large; thick; massive; as, bulky volumes.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Bulky 74% connected

Of great bulk or dimensions; of great size; large; thick; massive; as, bulky volumes.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Major 74% connected

Greater in number, quantity, or extent; as, the major part of the assembly; the major part of the revenue; the major part of the territory.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Major 74% connected

Greater in number, quantity, or extent; as, the major part of the assembly; the major part of the revenue; the major part of the territory.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Causes 3

Bulge 72% connected

The bilge or protuberant part of a cask.

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Pouch 72% connected

A small bag; usually, a leathern bag; as, a pouch for money; a shot pouch; a mail pouch, etc.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a causal relationship between these meanings.

Protrude 72% connected

To thrust forward; to drive or force along.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a causal relationship between these meanings.

Attribute 2

Major 66% connected

Greater in number, quantity, or extent; as, the major part of the assembly; the major part of the revenue; the major part of the territory.

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Major 66% connected

Greater in number, quantity, or extent; as, the major part of the assembly; the major part of the revenue; the major part of the territory.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these concepts through an attribute relationship.

Synonym 4

Bulge 92% connected

The bilge or protuberant part of a cask.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Majority 92% connected

The quality or condition of being major or greater; superiority.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Mass 92% connected

The sacrifice in the sacrament of the Eucharist, or the consecration and oblation of the host.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Volume 92% connected

A roll; a scroll; a written document rolled up for keeping or for use, after the manner of the ancients.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Antonym 2

Minority 94% connected

The state of being a minor, or under age.

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Minority 94% connected

The state of being a minor, or under age.

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