Balk, Baulk, and Bulk

What is the difference between balk, baulk, and bulk?

To Balk (most commonly seen as to balk at) means to be unwilling to or to take exception to. For example: Baulk is the British English version of balk.

Bulk means a large mass or quantity. It also means the greater part of something. For example:

To Balk At

The verb to balk (which is nearly always paired with the preposition at) means to be unwilling to or to take exception to.

Examples: Balk can also be used as a noun with the following meanings:

Baulk

Baulk is a British spelling of balk. Most Canadians prefer balk, and Australians prefer baulk.

Examples:

Bulk

The noun bulk describes a large mass or the greater quantity of something. It can also be used as verb meaning to make something bigger. As a verb, it is usually paired with the preposition up.

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