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."

Synonyms of mass

Words with a similar meaning to mass:

• group
• collection
• multitude
• aggregate

Antonyms of mass

Words with the opposite meaning to mass:

• individual
• few

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