Amassed

Pronunciation: /əˈmæst/

Definitions of amassed

verb to gather or collect a large quantity of something over time

Example Sentences

A1 She amassed a collection of seashells on the beach.

A2 The squirrel amassed a stash of acorns for the winter.

B1 Over the years, he amassed a fortune through wise investments.

B2 The company has amassed a large amount of data on consumer behavior.

C1 The historian has amassed a wealth of knowledge on ancient civilizations.

C2 The artist has amassed a following of devoted fans who appreciate her work.

Examples of amassed in a Sentence

formal Over the years, the company has amassed a substantial amount of wealth through strategic investments.

informal She has amassed quite a collection of vintage records from thrift stores.

slang He's been hustling hard and has finally amassed enough cash to buy his dream car.

figurative The artist has amassed a following of devoted fans who eagerly anticipate each new release.

Grammatical Forms of amassed

• past tense: amassed
• plural: amass
• comparative: more amassed
• superlative: most amassed
• present tense: amass
• future tense: will amass
• perfect tense: have amassed
• continuous tense: amassing
• singular: amassed
• positive degree: amassed
• infinitive: to amass
• gerund: amassing
• participle: amassed

Origin and Evolution of amassed

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'amassed' originated from the Middle English word 'amasen' which came from Old French 'amasser' meaning to gather or collect.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'amassed' has retained its meaning of gathering or collecting, but has also come to be used in a figurative sense to describe the accumulation of a large quantity of something.