English Synonym Finder

bulge

Definitions

A rounded swelling or protuberance that distorts a flat surface.

To swell or protrude to an unusual or unnatural extent.

A sudden or temporary increase in quantity or size.

Examples

The heavy books caused a noticeable bulge in his backpack.

The muscles in his arm began to bulge as he lifted the heavy weight.

There was a slight bulge in the carpet where the floorboard had warped.

Synonyms

protrusion swelling bump protuberance hump projection distension

Antonyms

depression indentation cavity hollow concavity dent pit