CEFR A2

mass

noun

Meaning

A large number of people or things gathered together or considered as a whole.

Examples

The mass of students protested the new policy.
A large mass of tangled hair was stuck in the drain.

Synonyms: group, collection, multitude, aggregate

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mass (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /mæs/

Definition

A large number of people or things gathered together or considered as a whole.

Examples

The mass of students protested the new policy.
A large mass of tangled hair was stuck in the drain.
Scientists study the mass of stars in the galaxy.

How to Use mass

mass of (prepositional phrase): A large quantity or number of something. — "There was a mass of evidence against him."
mass appeal (collocation): The quality of being attractive or interesting to a large number of people. — "The film has mass appeal across all age groups."

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