CEFR C1

accumulated

verb (past participle/adjective)

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: gained, collected, amassed, accrued

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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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