amass — to gather together or accumulate (a large amount or number of valuable material or things) over a period of time
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to gather together or accumulate (a large amount or number of valuable material or things) over a period of time
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈmæs/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother amassed 47 cats and now neighbors think she's running a feline army.
- The company amassed huge profits by selling overpriced coffee to sleepy students.
- Over decades, the museum has amassed an impressive collection of ancient artifacts.
amass
VERB[/əˈmæs/]
to gather together or accumulate (a large amount or number of valuable material or things) over a period of time
The dwarf miner spent decades to amass a glittering mountain of gold coins.
A (toward) + MASS (large pile) — by pulling all the scattered blocks A (toward) a central point to form a huge MASS, the magnet was able to amass a solid metal cube.
Studying hard in every master class to pass the final exam, the young scholar managed to amass incredible knowledge.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'amasser', derived from 'a-' (to) + 'masse' (mass/lump), which comes from Latin 'massa' meaning a lump or mass of material.
Breakdown
a- (to/toward) + mass (heap/lump) = amass
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother amassed 47 cats and now neighbors think she's running a feline army.”
“The company amassed huge profits by selling overpriced coffee to sleepy students.”
“Over decades, the museum has amassed an impressive collection of ancient artifacts.”
“She amassed so many shoes that her closet looks like a department store.”
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