English Definition
v./n. swell, stick out
Significado en Español
bulto, protuberancia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phồng lên, lồi ra
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Example Sentence
The bag is bulging with clothes.
包鼓鼓囊囊的。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
bul(drum, to drum, swell)+ge(verb).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “bulge”?
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A
Expand
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B
Flatten
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C
Shrink
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D
Deflate
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A — Expand.
“bulge” means v./n. swell, stick out
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The thick wallet made his back pocket ______ noticeably.
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A
shrink
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B
flatten
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C
collapse
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D
bulge
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D — bulge.
“bulge” means v./n. swell, stick out
Common questions about “bulge”
What does “bulge” mean?
bulge — v./n. swell, stick out. In Chinese: 鼓起，突出.
How do you pronounce “bulge”?
bulge is pronounced /bʌldʒ/. It breaks into 1 syllable: bulge.
How do you use “bulge” in a sentence?
The bag is bulging with clothes. (包鼓鼓囊囊的。)
What are synonyms for “bulge”?
swell, protrude — all close in meaning to bulge (v./n. swell, stick out).
Is “bulge” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. bulge appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “bulge”?
bul(drum, to drum, swell)+ge(verb).
