Word
masses
Phoneticsmass·es, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈmæsəz/
UK/mˈæsɪz/
Definitions
01large quantities
B1 · Intermediate Plural noun
n. a very large amount or number of something.
n. the plural form of mass, used to denote large, often indefinite quantities or volumes of material or objects.
Español:masas
“There were masses of flowers in the park during the spring festival.”
“The researchers spent months sorting through masses of data collected during the initial phase of the clinical trial.”
02the general public
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun
n. the ordinary people in a society, rather than the leaders or the rich.
n. the general population or the lower social classes, often viewed as a collective political or social force.
“The politician tried to appeal to the masses by promising lower taxes.”
“The revolutionary leader sought to educate the masses, believing that a literate population was the only true defense against tyranny.”
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03religious services
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Religion Formal
n. more than one Catholic or religious service.
n. the plural of Mass; the celebration of the Eucharist in the Roman Catholic Church and some other Christian traditions.
“The cathedral holds several masses every Sunday morning.”
“During the holy week, the parish schedules additional masses to accommodate the influx of visiting pilgrims.”
Real-World Examples
“Kusama as a cultural giant who helped bring Japanese art to the masses.” “Mars and Venus, which are rocky and about the same size as Earth, have rigid surfaces that don’t break into separate masses.” - 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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