accumulated (C1)
verb (past participle/adjective)
Pronunciation: /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/
Definition
Gradually gathered or increased in quantity over a period of time.
Examples
She has accumulated a vast collection of rare stamps over the last three decades.
The company accumulated significant debt during the economic downturn.
Snow had accumulated on the roof, making it sag under the weight.
How to Use accumulated
- accumulate [noun] (collocation)
- to gather a specific thing — "Investors often accumulate wealth over many years."
- accumulated [noun] (collocation)
- adjective form describing a total amount — "The accumulated interest on the loan was higher than expected."
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