B2noun 1K

Mass

🇬🇧 UK /["/mæs/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/mæs/"]/

Meaning of Mass

a large amount of a substance that does not have a definite shape or form

In simple words: A large amount of something.

Mass in a sentence

• The mass of the object was measured in kilograms.
• She attended the Sunday mass at her local church.
• The mass of data collected was overwhelming for the researchers.
• During the funeral, the family held a beautiful mass to honor their loved one.
• The mass of people at the concert was larger than expected.
• Physicists study the mass of subatomic particles in their experiments.

How to use Mass

Used in both scientific and everyday contexts. Avoid using in very casual conversations where simpler words like 'lots' or 'bunch' could work better.

Grammar pattern

mass + of + noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'massive' pile of things.

Related words

Collocations with Mass

• enormous
• great
• huge
• mass of
• masses of
• the huddled masses
• the unwashed masses
• enormous
• great
• huge
• mass of
• masses of
• the huddled masses
• the unwashed masses
• enormous
• great
• huge
• mass of
• masses of
• the huddled masses
• the unwashed masses
• enormous
• great
• huge
• mass of
• masses of
• the huddled masses
• the unwashed masses
• enormous
• great
• huge
• mass of
• masses of
• the huddled masses
• the unwashed masses
• atomic
• molecular
• body
• measure
• add
• gain

Synonyms for Mass

• lots

Opposites of Mass

• few
• scarcity
• lack

Common mistakes with Mass

• 'Mass' used incorrectly as a verb. It's primarily a noun.
• Confusion between 'mass' as in a lot of something and 'mass' as in the physical property.
• Overuse in contexts where 'countable nouns' are discussed.

Frequently asked questions about Mass

What does Mass mean?

A large amount of something.

What is the definition of Mass?

a large amount of a substance that does not have a definite shape or form

How do you use Mass in a sentence?

The mass of the object was measured in kilograms.

Can you give another example of Mass?

She attended the Sunday mass at her local church.

What are synonyms for Mass?

Common alternatives include lots.

What is the opposite of Mass?

Opposite meanings include few, scarcity, lack.

What words go with Mass?

It commonly pairs with enormous, great, huge, mass of, masses of, the huddled masses, the unwashed masses, enormous, great, huge, mass of, masses of, the huddled masses, the unwashed masses, enormous, great, huge, mass of, masses of, the huddled masses, the unwashed masses, enormous, great, huge, mass of, masses of, the huddled masses, the unwashed masses, enormous, great, huge, mass of, masses of, the huddled masses, the unwashed masses, atomic, molecular, body, measure, add, gain.

What are common mistakes when using Mass?

'Mass' used incorrectly as a verb. It's primarily a noun. Confusion between 'mass' as in a lot of something and 'mass' as in the physical property. Overuse in contexts where 'countable nouns' are discussed.

How do you pronounce Mass?

US: /["/mæs/"]/, UK: /["/mæs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Mass?

Used in both scientific and everyday contexts. Avoid using in very casual conversations where simpler words like 'lots' or 'bunch' could work better.

What CEFR level is Mass?

"Mass" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.