en masse — in a mass; all together; as a whole group
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a mass; all together; as a whole group
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑːn ˈmæs/
Korean meaning: 집단으로, 모두 함께, 대거
Korean pronunciation: 온 **매**스
Example Sentences
- The penguins waddled en masse toward the ocean like a formal dinner party running late.
- Students left the boring lecture en masse, leaving the professor talking to empty chairs.
- The citizens protested en masse against the new tax policy.
en masse
ADVERB//ɑːn ˈmæs//
in a mass; all together; as a whole group
💡 Concept
The fans rushed the field en masse after the winning goal.
🎵 Rhyme
The class moves en masse from room to grass!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɑːn ˈmæs/
🇬🇧 UK/ɒn ˈmæs/
🌳Etymology
Origin
프랑스어에서 직접 차용된 표현으로, '집단적으로'라는 의미를 가진다. 영어에서는 18세기부터 사용되기 시작했다.
🎵Rhyme
classpassgrass
class
pass
grass
🔗Collocations
resign en masse
protest en masse
migrate en masse
evacuate en masse
defect en masse
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The penguins waddled en masse toward the ocean like a formal dinner party running late.”
😄 Fun example
“Students left the boring lecture en masse, leaving the professor talking to empty chairs.”
“The citizens protested en masse against the new tax policy.”
“Birds migrate en masse during autumn to escape the cold weather.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
collectivelytogetheras onewholesalein bulk
Antonyms
individuallyseparatelyone by one
Related
massmassivecollectivegroupwholesale
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