massing
ˈmæsɪŋ
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Definition of massing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
crowd buildupgathering or forming into a mass
  • The massing crowd filled the square.
aggregating amassing
2.
quantityaccumulating in large quantities
  • The massing clouds signaled an approaching storm.
accumulating gathering

Noun

1.
grouplarge group formed by gathering
  • The massing of protesters filled the city square.
assembly congregation gathering
2.
gatheringthe act of gathering into a mass
  • The massing of clouds signaled an approaching storm.
assembling collecting gathering
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Origin of massing

Old English, mæsse (mass)

Examples of massing in a sentence

  • Massing protesters gathered outside the building.
  • The massing crowds were hard to control.
  • Massing evidence pointed to his guilt.
  • The massing of fans at the concert was overwhelming.
  • A massing of clouds signaled the approaching storm.
  • The massing of protesters filled the square.

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  1. French:massant, rassemblement, ...
  2. German:sich sammelnd, Ansammlung, ...
  3. Italian:ammassante, raduno, ...
  4. Spanish:aglomerante, aglomeración, ...
  5. Portuguese:aglomerando, multidão, ...
  6. Chinese:聚集的, 聚集, ...
  7. Japanese:集まる, 集団, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَجَمِّع, حَشْد, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִתְקַהֵל, הִתְקַהֲלוּת, ...
  10. Russian:собирающийся, скопление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:збираючий, маса, ...
  12. Hindi:उमड़ती, भीड़, ...
mass
mæs

Definition of mass - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
quantitymajority or large scale amount
  • The mass of the evidence supports his claim..
bulk majority
2.
measurement scienceTECH.measure of the amount of matter in an objectTECH.
  • The mass of the planet affects its gravity.
heft substance weight
3.
shape descriptionlarge body of matter without definite shape
  • The iceberg was a massive mass of ice.
bulk heap

Adjective

1.
quantityinvolving a large number of people or things
  • Mass production has made goods cheaper for everyone.
extensive large-scale
2.
sociologyaffecting many people at once
  • The mass vaccination program was a huge success.
collective communal public

Verb

gatheringgather into a large group or crowd
  • Protesters massed in the city square.
assemble congregate
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Expressions with mass

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attend a religious service called Mass
Every Sunday, they hear mass at the cathedral.
quality of attracting a large audience
The movie had mass appeal among teenagers.
service honoring multiple deceased individuals
A mass funeral was organized after the tragic accident.
person who kills many people illegally
The mass murderer was arrested after the tragic event.
religious service held at midnight on Christmas Eve
The whole family attended the midnight mass at the local church..
large-scale departure of people
The war caused a mass exodus of refugees.

Origin of mass

Latin, massa (lump)

Examples of mass in a sentence

  • Mass production has revolutionized the industry.
  • The mass of the object was measured in kilograms.
  • Scientists calculated the mass of the black hole.
  • The mass of the boulder blocked the path.
  • Scientists studied the mass of the asteroid.
  • The mass attended the concert in the park.

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  1. French:masse, de masse, ...
  2. German:Masse, massenhaft, ...
  3. Italian:massa, di massa, ...
  4. Spanish:gran cantidad, masivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:grande quantidade, em massa, ...
  6. Chinese:大量, 大规模的, ...
  7. Japanese:大部分, 大量の, ...
  8. Arabic:غَالِبِيَّة, جَمَاعِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:כַּמּוּת גְּדוֹלָה, הֲמוֹנִי, ...
  10. Russian:большинство, массовый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:більшість, масовий, ...
  12. Hindi:बड़ा हिस्सा, व्यापक, ...

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