intransitive verb
Definition: To become larger or swollen, often due to excess air or liquid.
Example: After eating too much, I felt my stomach bloat.
noun
Definition: An increase in size or volume, often due to excessive gas or growth, which can occur in animals or in a figurative sense, such as in organizations or expenses.
Example: The company faced issues with corporate bloat, leading to unnecessary expenses and inefficiencies.
transitive verb
Definition: To make something swell or become larger, often due to the presence of gas or liquid.
Example: The doctor warned that eating too much salt can bloat your stomach.