Bulk and Matter

Bulk

Bulk noun - The main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts.

Usage example: the cookie lost a few crumbs, but the bulk of it remained

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Matter and bulk are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Matter" instead a noun "Bulk".

Nearby Words: bulky, bulked, bulking

Matter noun - A major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition).

Usage example: that is not relevant to the matter under discussion

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Bulk and matter are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bulk" instead a noun "Matter".

Nearby Words: mattered, mattery, mattering

good	good bulk	good matter
physical	physical bulk	physical matter
similar	similar bulk	similar matter
short	short bulk	short matter
Other adjectives: solid, raw, real, great, serious, dark, main, new, general, extra.

Deoxys-N is similar to the Attack forme, but with less offense and slightly more bulk, but not enough to matter.

Source: Game Breaker / Smogon
Revolvers have all the flaws they do in real life (low ammunition capacity, bulk, and ect.), making pistols and, for that matter, automatic weapons far more usefull.

Source: Tabletop Game / Unknown Armies
The bulk of the battle is Laharl destroying all but the capital ship, alone, in a matter of minutes.

Source: Curb Stomp Battle / Video Games

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