amass
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈmæs/
KK: /əˈmæs/
intransitive verb
Definition
To gather or collect a large amount of something over time.
Example
Over the years, they managed to amass a considerable fortune.
Tense Forms
Past: amassed
Past Participle: amassed
Conversation
Have you noticed how quickly people amass so much stuff these days?
Yeah, it’s crazy! Everyone seems to be collecting things.
I wonder if it's because we have so many options now.
Definitely! It's easy to get carried away with shopping.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
gather
assemble
accumulate
Antonyms
disperse
scatter
dissipate
transitive verb
Definition
To gather or collect a large amount of something over time.
Example
She managed to amass a fortune through her successful business ventures.
Tense Forms
Past: amassed
Past Participle: amassed
Conversation
Have you seen how much data they have amassed for the new project?
Yeah, it's impressive! I can't believe how quickly they've collected it all.
I wonder if they can amass even more before the deadline.
Root Explanation
Amass is formed from "a-" (meaning to) and "mass" (from Latin "massa", meaning a lump or mass). The word describes the act of gathering or accumulating into a mass or large quantity.
Memory Tip
Think of gathering things 'to' form a 'mass' — that's why amass means to accumulate.
Visually Confused Words
ramass
kamass
camass
mass
reamass
kamassi
damasse
ambassy