CEFR C1

accumulating

verb

Meaning

Gradually gathering or increasing in quantity, number, or intensity over a period of time.

Examples

The dust has been accumulating on these shelves for months.
She is accumulating evidence to support her theory.

Synonyms: gathering, collecting, amassing, accruing

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accumulating (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪŋ/

Definition

Gradually gathering or increasing in quantity, number, or intensity over a period of time.

Examples

The dust has been accumulating on these shelves for months.
She is accumulating evidence to support her theory.
Debt can start accumulating rapidly if you only pay the minimum balance.

How to Use accumulating

accumulate [noun] (collocation): to gather something — "He managed to accumulate a significant amount of wealth."
be accumulating (collocation): to be in the process of gathering — "Evidence is currently accumulating against the suspect."

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