Masses - English meaning

noun

A very large quantity of something.

Usage examples:

The tropical island boasts an abundance of wildlife

noun

The situation in which there is more than enough of something

Usage examples:

An abundance of there was an abundance of food at the wedding., in abundance this team has talent i…

noun

The quality of having what you want in life, for example, love, happiness, or career success

Usage examples:

I am trying to manifest abundance in all areas of my life., incorporating affirmations into your mo…

noun

Growth or increase by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.

Usage examples:

The accretion of sediments in coastal mangroves

noun

A gradual increase in the amount, level, or value of something

Usage examples:

Accretion of sth all that matters is the quiet accretion of wealth and the dedicated pursuit of com…

noun

A gradual increase or growth by the addition of new layers or parts

Usage examples:

The fund was increased by the accretion of new shareholders., the room hadn't been cleaned for year…

verb

Gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of.

Usage examples:

Investigators have yet to accumulate enough evidence

verb

To collect a large number of things over a long period of time

Usage examples:

As people accumulate more wealth, they tend to spend a greater proportion of their incomes., the co…

verb

To gradually increase in number or amount

Usage examples:

A thick layer of dust had accumulated in the room., if you don't go through the papers on your desk…

noun

The acquisition or gradual gathering of something.

Usage examples:

The accumulation of wealth

noun

An amount of something that has been collected

Usage examples:

Despite this accumulation of evidence, the government persisted in doing nothing., accumulations of…

noun

The formation of a number of things into a cluster.

Usage examples:

A single dose of aspirin irreversibly inhibits the normal aggregation of platelets

noun

The process of combining things or amounts into a single group or total

Usage examples:

Installation art - the aggregation of objects in a space - has long dominated the visual arts., som…

noun

The process of collecting information from several different websites, newspapers, databases (= large amounts of information stored in a computer system ), etc. and combining it in one place, or the result of this process

Usage examples:

This news aggregation site grabs headlines from over 30 daily news sources and provides a link to t…

verb

Gather together or accumulate (a large amount or number of material or things) over a period of time.

Usage examples:

He amassed a fortune estimated at close to a million pounds

verb

To gather a large amount of something, esp. money, by collecting it over a period of time

Usage examples:

By the time he was 40, he had amassed a fortune.

verb

To get a large amount of something, especially money or information, by collecting it over a long period

Usage examples:

He has amassed a huge fortune from his invention., we have amassed a large amount of information.

noun

An organized military force equipped for fighting on land.

Usage examples:

The two armies were in position

noun

A military force, usually belonging to a country, that has the training and equipment to fight on land

Usage examples:

She decided to join the army., an army of bystanders watched the film crew work.

noun

A particular country's fighting force

Usage examples:

When did you join the army?, he has decided on a career in the british army., the army was/were cal…

noun

A collection or gathering of things or people.

Usage examples:

A loose assemblage of diverse groups

noun

A collection of things or a group of people or animals

Usage examples:

A varied assemblage of birds was probing the mud for food.

noun

The process of joining or putting things together

verb

(of people) gather together in one place for a common purpose.

Usage examples:

A crowd had assembled outside the gates

noun

A leap in which the feet are brought together before landing.

Usage examples:

The assemblés porté traveled a great distance and ended in perfect fifth position.

verb

Create by putting components or members together

noun

A concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area.

Usage examples:

His forces launched an artillery barrage on the city

verb

Bombard (someone) with questions, criticisms, complaints, etc.

Usage examples:

His doctor was barraged with unsolicited advice

noun

The action of continuously firing large guns to protect soldiers advancing on an enemy

Usage examples:

An artillery barrage

phrasal verb

Enlarge, develop, or increase by degrees or in stages

phrasal verb

To cause something to increase or become greater

Usage examples:

She does exercises daily to build up her strength., we tried to build his confidence up., the ads b…

phrasal verb

To increase in quantity, or to add more of something so it increases in quantity

Usage examples:

Build up shares/stock/wealth at this time of year, stores are building up stock for christmas., bui…

noun

The mass or size of something large.

Usage examples:

Residents jump up and down on their rubbish to reduce its bulk

verb

Treat (a product) so that its quantity appears greater than it is.

Usage examples:

Traders were bulking up their flour with chalk

noun

Something or someone that is very large

Usage examples:

She eased her large bulk out of the chair.

noun

A number of things, typically of the same kind, growing or fastened together.

Usage examples:

A bunch of grapes

verb

Collect or fasten into a compact group.

Usage examples:

She bunched the needles together

noun

A number of things of the same type fastened or closely grouped together, or any particular group of things or people

Usage examples:

We ate a whole bunch of grapes., they’re a nice bunch of people., infml i’ve got a bunch of things …

noun

A collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together.

Usage examples:

A thick bundle of envelopes

verb

Tie or roll up (a number of things) together as though into a parcel.

Usage examples:

She quickly bundled up her clothes

noun

A number of things that have been fastened or are held together

Usage examples:

A bundle of clothes/newspapers/books, a bundle of sticks

noun

A visible mass of condensed watery vapour floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the general level of the ground.

Usage examples:

The sun had disappeared behind a cloud

verb

(of the sky) become overcast or gloomy.

Usage examples:

The blue skies clouded over abruptly

noun

A grey or white mass in the sky, made up of very small floating drops of water

Usage examples:

Rain cloud do you think those are rain clouds on the horizon?, the sky was a perfect blue - not a c…

noun

A small group of trees or plants growing closely together.

Usage examples:

A clump of ferns

verb

Another term for clomp.

noun

A group, esp. of plants

Usage examples:

Small clumps of hardy grass had sprung up between the rocks., he clumped up the steps., [ t ] in ou…

verb

Bring or gather together (a number of things).

Usage examples:

He went round the office collecting old coffee cups

adjective

(of a phone call) paid for by the person receiving it.

Usage examples:

A collect call

adverb

(with reference to making a phone call) in a way that is paid for by the person receiving it.

Usage examples:

I called my mother collect

noun

The action or process of collecting someone or something.

Usage examples:

The collection of data

noun

Money that people give for a special purpose, a person in need, or an organization

Usage examples:

We’re taking (up) a collection for his retirement gift (= getting money from people who want to giv…

noun

The act or job of taking something away from a place

Usage examples:

We will inform you when your goods are ready for collection., refuse/waste collection which public …

noun

The sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings, especially on a mental or spiritual level.

Usage examples:

In this churchyard communion with the dead was almost palpable

noun

A close relationship with someone in which feelings and thoughts are exchanged

Usage examples:

He found spiritual communion with her., in communion with he lived in close communion with nature/g…

noun

A group of people who are united by the same, especially religious, beliefs

Usage examples:

The author has a vision of an emerging worldwide christian communion.

noun

The action or power of focusing all one's attention.

Usage examples:

She was frowning in concentration

noun

A close gathering of people or things.

Usage examples:

The island has the greatest concentration of seabirds in the north-west

noun

A large amount of something in the same place

Usage examples:

[ c ] there’s a heavy concentration of poor and elderly in the district., he had a look of intense …

noun

A number of different things, parts or items that are grouped together; collection.

Usage examples:

A loose conglomeration of pieces

noun

A large group or mass of different things gathered together

Usage examples:

The dish is a wonderful conglomeration of sausage, chicken, seafood, and rice.

noun

A large group or mass of different things all collected together in an untidy or unusual way

Usage examples:

There was a strange conglomeration of objects on the mantelpiece.

noun

A large number of people gathered together in a disorganized or unruly way.

Usage examples:

A huge crowd gathered in the street outside

verb

(of a number of people) fill (a space) almost completely, leaving little or no room for movement.

Usage examples:

The dance floor was crowded with revellers

noun

A large group of people who have gathered together

Usage examples:

A crowd formed outside the club., crowds of people watched the fireworks., i don’t know many people…

verb

Compress or squeeze forcefully so as to break, damage, or distort in shape.

Usage examples:

The front of his car was crushed in the collision

noun

A crowd of people pressed closely together.

Usage examples:

A number of youngsters fainted in the crush

verb

To press something very hard so that it is broken or its shape is destroyed

Usage examples:

The package got crushed in the mail., her car was crushed by a falling tree., i was crushed because…

verb

Past of drive.

noun

A herd or flock of animals being driven in a body.

Usage examples:

A drove of cattle

verb

Drive (livestock, especially cattle) to market.

Usage examples:

These three men discovered the coal on the dulkaninna creek while droving cattle

noun

The christian service, ceremony, or sacrament commemorating the last supper, in which bread and wine are consecrated and consumed.

Usage examples:

We went to an early morning eucharist

noun

The christian ceremony based on jesus’s last meal with those who followed him, or the bread and wine used in this ceremony

noun

The christian ceremony based on jesus christ's last meal with his disciples (= the first twelve men who believed in him) or the holy bread and wine used in this ceremony

noun

A number of birds of one kind feeding, resting, or travelling together.

Usage examples:

A flock of gulls

verb

(of birds) congregate in a flock.

Usage examples:

Sandgrouse are liable to flock with other species

noun

A soft material for stuffing cushions, quilts, and other soft furnishings, made of wool refuse or torn-up cloth.

Usage examples:

Flock mattresses

noun

An overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land.

Usage examples:

The villagers had been cut off by floods and landslides

verb

Short for floodlight.

verb

To fill or become covered with water or to cause this to happen to something

Usage examples:

[ t ] a burst pipe flooded the bathroom., [ i ] the basements of many downtown buildings would floo…

verb

Come together; assemble or accumulate.

Usage examples:

As soon as a crowd gathered, the police came

noun

A part of a garment that is gathered.

Usage examples:

This can be accomplished at side seams, the center back seam, gathers, pleats, darts or a combinati…

verb

Assemble or get together

noun

A number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together.

Usage examples:

A group of boys approached

verb

Put in a group or groups.

Usage examples:

Three chairs were grouped around a table

noun

A number of people or things that are together or considered as a unit

Usage examples:

A group of trees, i’m meeting a group of friends for dinner., a rock/soul group, she grouped the ch…

noun

An untidy collection of objects placed haphazardly on top of each other.

Usage examples:

A heap of cardboard boxes

adverb

A great deal.

Usage examples:

‘how do you like maggie?’ ‘i like you heaps better!’

verb

Put (objects or a loose substance) in a heap.

Usage examples:

She heaped logs on the fire

noun

A large group of animals, especially hoofed mammals, that live together or are kept together as livestock.

Usage examples:

A herd of elephants

verb

(with reference to a group of people or animals) move in a group.

Usage examples:

They were herded into a bus

noun

A large group of people.

Usage examples:

A horde of beery rugby fans

noun

A large group, esp. of people

Usage examples:

A horde of reporters waited on the lawn outside the white house.

noun

A person who receives or entertains other people as guests.

Usage examples:

They were always gracious hosts at the numerous dinner parties they held for friends

verb

Act as host at (an event) or for (a television or radio programme).

Usage examples:

Canada was asked to host a commonwealth conference in ottawa

noun

A large number of people or things.

Usage examples:

A host of memories rushed into her mind

verb

Crowd together; nestle closely.

Usage examples:

They huddled together for warmth

noun

A close grouping of people or things.

Usage examples:

A huddle of huts

verb

To come close together in a group, or to hold your arms and legs close to your body, esp. because of cold or fear

Usage examples:

Everyone huddled around the fire to keep warm., the football players formed a huddle.

noun

A compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape.

Usage examples:

There was a lump of ice floating in the milk

verb

Put in an indiscriminate mass or group; treat as alike without regard for particulars.

Usage examples:

Hong kong and bangkok tend to be lumped together in holiday brochures

verb

Accept or tolerate a disagreeable situation whether one likes it or not.

Usage examples:

You can like it or lump it but i've got to work

noun

The greater number.

Usage examples:

In the majority of cases all will go smoothly

noun

More than half of a total number or amount; the larger part of something

Usage examples:

A majority of the people voted against the bill to raise school taxes., [ c ] the republicans won b…

noun

Most of the people or things in a group

Usage examples:

The majority of our prepayment customers are people on a low income., improved economic conditions …

noun

An officer of the highest rank in the armed forces of some countries.

Usage examples:

Marshal tito

verb

Assemble and arrange (a group of people, especially troops) in order.

Usage examples:

The general marshalled his troops

verb

To gather or organize people or things, esp. in order to achieve a particular aim

Usage examples:

The president is trying to marshal support for his plan., the mayor was the honorary grand marshal …

noun

A large crowd of people, especially one that is disorderly and intent on causing trouble or violence.

Usage examples:

A mob of protesters

verb

Crowd round (someone) or into (a place) in an unruly way.

Usage examples:

He was mobbed by autograph hunters

noun

A large group of people gathered together who are often uncontrollable or violent

Usage examples:

He arrived at the airport to find a mob of adoring fans waiting for him., she was mobbed by her fan…

verb

(of a country or its government) prepare and organize (troops) for active service.

Usage examples:

The government mobilized regular forces, reservists, and militia

verb

Make ready for action or use

verb

To organize people to support something or to make a part of an organization ready for a special purpose

Usage examples:

We're teaching people to mobilize and show their support for their libraries., [ u ] both parties h…

determiner

Greatest in amount, quantity, or degree.

Usage examples:

They've had the most success

pronoun

The greatest amount or quantity.

Usage examples:

We had the most to lose

adverb

Forming the superlative of adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than one syllable.

Usage examples:

The most important event of my life

noun

A large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill.

Usage examples:

We set off down the mountain

noun

A large number of people or things.

Usage examples:

A multitude of medical conditions are due to being overweight

noun

A large number of things

Usage examples:

[ u ] two large circles are surrounded by a multitude of small, colorful squares., [ pl ] as manage…

verb

Assemble (troops), especially for inspection or in preparation for battle.

Usage examples:

17,000 men had been mustered on haldon hill

noun

A formal gathering of troops, especially for inspection, display, or exercise.

Usage examples:

He attended the musters, which were called to train all able-bodied men

verb

Summon up, call forth, or bring together

noun

A small cardboard or paper container and the items contained within it.

Usage examples:

A pack of cigarettes

verb

Fill (a suitcase or bag) with clothes and other items needed for travel.

Usage examples:

I packed a bag and left

verb

Fill (a jury, committee, etc.) with people likely to support a particular verdict or decision.

Usage examples:

His efforts to pack the supreme court with men who shared his ideology

noun

A heap of things laid or lying one on top of another.

Usage examples:

He placed the books in a neat pile

verb

Place (things) one on top of the other.

Usage examples:

She piled all the groceries on the counter

verb

Strengthen or support (a structure) with piles.

Usage examples:

An earlier bridge may have been piled

noun

The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.

Usage examples:

The preponderance of women among older people

noun

The largest part or greatest amount

Usage examples:

The preponderance of evidence suggests the crash was an accident.

verb

Move or cause to move into a position of contact with something by exerting continuous physical force.

Usage examples:

He pressed his face to the glass

noun

A device for applying pressure to something in order to flatten or shape it or to extract juice or oil.

Usage examples:

A flower press

noun

A forcible enlistment of men, especially for the navy.

Usage examples:

Any english-speaking, able-bodied, man on leave in a port might find himself swept up in the press.

noun

An abundance or large quantity of something.

Usage examples:

A rich profusion of flowers

noun

An extremely large amount of something

Usage examples:

I was remarking on the recent profusion of books and articles on the matter., she'd never seen flow…

noun

A disorderly crowd; a mob.

Usage examples:

He was met by a rabble of noisy, angry youths

noun

The mass of people who are ordinary, unimportant, and poor, and sometimes threatening

verb

(of troops) come together again in order to continue fighting after a defeat or dispersion.

Usage examples:

De montfort's troops rallied and drove back the king's infantry

noun

A mass meeting of people making a political protest or showing support for a cause.

Usage examples:

A rally attended by around 100,000 people

verb

Subject (someone) to good-humoured ridicule; tease.

Usage examples:

He rallied her on the length of her pigtail

noun

A pile of objects, typically one that is neatly arranged.

Usage examples:

A stack of boxes

verb

Arrange (a number of things) in a pile, typically a neat one.

Usage examples:

She stood up, beginning to stack the plates

verb

An orderly pile

noun

A large accumulated stock of goods or materials, especially one held in reserve for use at a time of shortage or other emergency.

Usage examples:

A stockpile of sandbags was being prepared

verb

Accumulate a large stock of (goods or materials).

Usage examples:

He claimed that the weapons were being stockpiled

noun

A large amount of goods kept ready for future use

Usage examples:

A stockpile of wheat, she stockpiled chocolate bars in her car.

noun

A large or dense group of flying insects.

Usage examples:

A swarm of locusts

verb

(of flying insects) move in or form a swarm.

Usage examples:

A plague of locusts swarmed across the countryside

noun

A large group of insects, esp. bees, or any large, busy group

Usage examples:

Swarms of reporters descended on the little town., in summer, mosquitoes swarm around that pond., t…

noun

A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals.

Usage examples:

He pushed his way through the throng

verb

(of a crowd) fill or be present in (a place or area).

Usage examples:

A crowd thronged the station

noun

A large group of people

Usage examples:

A huge throng had gathered around the speaker., [ t ] the narrow streets were thronged with tourist…

noun

Soldiers or armed forces.

Usage examples:

Un peacekeeping troops

verb

(of a group of people) come or go together or in large numbers.

Usage examples:

The girls trooped in for dinner

noun

A group of soldiers or police, esp. one equipped with horses

Usage examples:

Hundreds of thousands of visitors troop through the museum every year.