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Meaning of amassing
The primary meaning of the word "amassing" is to gather or collect something, especially in large quantities.
Etymology of amassing
The word "amassing" originated from the Old French word "amasser", which is derived from "a" (to) and "masser" (to gather), and is related to the Latin word "massa", meaning mass or lump
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of gathering or collecting something, and has evolved to include a range of meanings related to accumulation and congregation
Synonyms
accumulating
collecting
gathering
aggregating
assembling
compiling
stockpiling
hoarding
storing
piling
heap
stacking
loading
filling
cramming
jamming
packing
loading
replenishing
refilling
restocking
rebuilding
regathering
reassembling
recapitulating
collating
congregating
concentrating
centralizing
amassment
augmentation
enlargement
expansion
increase
accretion
acquisition
Definitions
- To gather or collect something, especially in large quantities, over a period of time
- To accumulate or pile up something, such as wealth, goods, or information
- To bring or come together, especially in large numbers or amounts
Usage Examples
- The company has been amassing a large portfolio of properties over the past decade
- The researcher spent years amassing data on the subject, resulting in a comprehensive study
- The crowd began to amass in the city center, protesting against the government's policies
Antonyms
dispersing
scattering
dissipating
dispersing
spreading
distributing
sharing
giving
donating
surrendering
relinquishing
abandoning
discarding
disposing
deleting
erasing
destroying
diminishing
decreasing
reducing
depleting
exhausting
using
consuming
wasting