chunk

simple noun15 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.4

Emphasizes a very large piece.

A standard way to refer to a big piece.

Refers to a large piece of something.

Similar to 'big chunk', often used for emphasis.

Refers to a small piece of something.

Often used figuratively for tasks or information broken down into smaller, easier parts.

Cut into small pieces, easy to eat in one bite.

Same as 'bite-size chunks'.

Used for a large and important amount, especially of non-physical things like money or time.

Indicates a significantly large piece, slightly more formal.

Pieces of chocolate, often used in baking.

Pieces of pineapple, often sold in cans.

A very common pattern to specify what the chunk is made of (e.g., chunk of cheese, chunk of text).

Refers to something being in the form of a single, large piece.

To divide something into large, solid pieces. The word 'up' is optional.