CEFR C1

amassing

verb

Meaning

To gather or collect a large quantity of something over time.

Examples

She managed to amass a considerable amount of debt.
The company aims to amass as much market share as possible.

Synonyms: gather, collect, accumulate, hoard

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amassing (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈmæs/

Definition

To gather or collect a large quantity of something over time.

Examples

She managed to amass a considerable amount of debt.
The company aims to amass as much market share as possible.
He spent his life amassing a collection of antique maps.

How to Use amassing

amass [something] (collocation): To collect a large quantity of something. — "They amassed a huge collection of books."

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