bulge
To swell or protrude outward beyond the normal surface, typically due to internal pressure or being overfilled. In a broader sense, it can describe a sudden, temporary increase in volume, quantity, or statistical data within a specific segment.
Ejemplos
3 de 5The backpack began to bulge as he stuffed the last of his heavy textbooks inside.
The backpack began to bulge as he stuffed the last of his heavy textbooks inside.
Structural engineers noted that the retaining wall had begun to bulge outward, indicating a potential for collapse.
Structural engineers noted that the retaining wall had begun to bulge outward, indicating a potential for collapse.
Look at his arms! His muscles are bulging after just a month at the gym.
Look at his arms! His muscles are bulging after just a month at the gym.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of a 'Bull' (Bul-) hitting a wall so hard that the wall 'bulges' out on the other side.
Quiz rápido
The suitcase began to ___ because she had packed too many clothes for the trip.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: bulge
Ejemplos
The backpack began to bulge as he stuffed the last of his heavy textbooks inside.
everydayThe backpack began to bulge as he stuffed the last of his heavy textbooks inside.
Structural engineers noted that the retaining wall had begun to bulge outward, indicating a potential for collapse.
formalStructural engineers noted that the retaining wall had begun to bulge outward, indicating a potential for collapse.
Look at his arms! His muscles are bulging after just a month at the gym.
informalLook at his arms! His muscles are bulging after just a month at the gym.
The demographic data shows a specific bulge in the population graph representing the post-war generation.
academicThe demographic data shows a specific bulge in the population graph representing the post-war generation.
Warehouse costs rose significantly as inventory levels started to bulge during the off-season.
businessWarehouse costs rose significantly as inventory levels started to bulge during the off-season.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
bulging at the seams
extremely full to the point of breaking
eyes bulging out of one's head
a look of extreme surprise or anger
the middle-age bulge
weight gain around the waist during middle age
Se confunde a menudo con
Billow refers to moving or swelling out like a wave or a sail in the wind, whereas bulge refers to a static physical protrusion.
Bloat usually refers to swelling caused by fluid or gas and often carries a negative, unhealthy connotation.
Notas de uso
While often used to describe physical objects, 'bulge' is highly effective in academic writing to describe anomalies or spikes in statistical charts, particularly in demographics and economics.
Errores comunes
Learners sometimes use 'bulge' to describe any kind of increase, but it must involve a physical or metaphorical 'swelling' or 'protrusion' from a normal line or surface.
Truco para recordar
Think of a 'Bull' (Bul-) hitting a wall so hard that the wall 'bulges' out on the other side.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Old French 'bouge' meaning 'leather bag', which originally comes from the Latin 'bulga'.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In English-speaking countries, 'the bulge' is often used in social commentary to refer to the 'Baby Boomer' generation's impact on social services as they age.
Quiz rápido
The suitcase began to ___ because she had packed too many clothes for the trip.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: bulge
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