# bulge vs bulk

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### bulge
*noun · IPA /ˈbʌldʒ/ · frequency rank #21,150*
An object which is sticking out from a surface; a swelling, protuberant part; a bending outward, especially when caused by pressure.

### bulk
*noun · IPA /bʌlk/ · frequency rank #5,195*
Size, specifically, volume.

## Source
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