How Do You Spell AMASSED?

Pronunciation: [ɐmˈast] (IPA)

The word "amassed" is spelled with a double "s" at the end. This is because the word is derived from the Old French word "amasser", which had a double "s" in its spelling. The IPA phonetic transcription for "amassed" is /əˈmæst/. The first syllable "a" is pronounced as the schwa sound, followed by the "m" sound. The stress is on the second syllable "mas", which is pronounced as "mæs". The last syllable "ed" is pronounced as "d", indicating past tense.

AMASSED Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "amassed" is a verb that refers to the act of collecting or gathering a large quantity of something over a period of time. It implies the accumulation or aggregation of objects, resources, or information into a considerable amount.

    When an individual or organization amasses something, they typically gather it gradually and systematically, building up a substantial or significant amount. This could include physical items, such as money, belongings, or inventory, as well as intangible assets, such as knowledge, data, or experience. The process of amassing often involves deliberate effort, planning, or strategizing to acquire or obtain what is desired.

    The notion of amassing can also extend to abstract concepts beyond physical possessions. For example, someone can amass wealth, power, influence, or followers. In this sense, the term encompasses the idea of accumulating something that holds value or importance.

    Amassing often connotes the idea of an extensive or notable collection, suggesting that the quantity or size is significant. It is a term used to describe the result of consistent and persistent efforts towards accumulation. Whether it pertains to material wealth, intellectual assets, or other resources, the concept of amassing emphasizes the process of gradually acquiring and building up an impressive or substantial amount.

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Etymology of AMASSED

The word "amassed" comes from the Old French word "amas", which means "mound" or "heap". This Old French word is derived from the Latin word "ad", meaning "to", and "massa", meaning "mass" or "lump". In English, "amassed" is the past participle form of the verb "amass", which means to gather or accumulate a large quantity of something.

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Conjugate verb Amassed

CONDITIONAL

I would amass
we would amass
you would amass
he/she/it would amass
they would amass

FUTURE

I will amass
we will amass
you will amass
he/she/it will amass
they will amass

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have amassed
we will have amassed
you will have amassed
he/she/it will have amassed
they will have amassed

PAST

I amassed
we amassed
you amassed
he/she/it amassed
they amassed

PAST PERFECT

I had amassed
we had amassed
you had amassed
he/she/it had amassed
they had amassed

PRESENT

I amass
we amass
you amass
he/she/it amasses
they amass

PRESENT PERFECT

I have amassed
we have amassed
you have amassed
he/she/it has amassed
they have amassed
I am amassing
we are amassing
you are amassing
he/she/it is amassing
they are amassing
I was amassing
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you were amassing
he/she/it was amassing
they were amassing
I will be amassing
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you will be amassing
he/she/it will be amassing
they will be amassing
I have been amassing
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you have been amassing
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they have been amassing
I had been amassing
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you had been amassing
he/she/it had been amassing
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I will have been amassing
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he/she/it will have been amassing
they will have been amassing
I would have amassed
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you would have amassed
he/she/it would have amassed
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I would be amassing
we would be amassing
you would be amassing
he/she/it would be amassing
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I would have been amassing
we would have been amassing
you would have been amassing
he/she/it would have been amassing
they would have been amassing

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