Word
amassed
US/əˈmæst/
UK/ɐmˈæst/
Definition
adj. describing a large amount of something that has been collected over a long time. You use this when someone has slowly gathered a lot of money, things, or information.
adj. having accumulated a significant quantity of something, such as wealth or data, over a period of time. Often used as a participial adjective following a linking verb or modifying a noun.
Examples
“He looked at the amassed wealth in his bank account.”
“The amassed evidence against the suspect was enough to convince the jury of his guilt.”
“Despite the amassed fortunes of the industrial era, the philanthropic efforts of the family only began in earnest during the third generation's leadership.”
Examples
simple
“He looked at the amassed wealth in his bank account.”
contextual
“The amassed evidence against the suspect was enough to convince the jury of his guilt.”
complex
“Despite the amassed fortunes of the industrial era, the philanthropic efforts of the family only began in earnest during the third generation's leadership.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “amassed” in context.
Usage
Often functions as a participial adjective; when used as a verb, it is the past tense or past participle of 'amass'.
Real-World Examples
“Roman Karkosik, an entrepreneur whose ventures included plastic bottle manufacturing in the 1990s, amassed a fortune through investments on the Warsaw stock exchange to become one of Poland’s wealthiest individuals.” “Asher-Smith, a world champion over 200m and British record holder over both sprint distances, has amassed 22 senior international medals since making her debut in the women's 4x100m squad at the 2013 World Championships.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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