What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
accrue
Example
Interest will accrue on your savings account each month. [accrue: verb]
Example
Experience and knowledge will accrue over time. [accrue: verb]
amass
Example
He amassed a fortune through his successful business ventures. [amassed: past tense]
Example
The dictator was able to amass great power through his control of the military. [amass: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Accrue is more commonly used than amass in everyday language, especially in financial contexts. Amass is less common and often used in more specific contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between accrue and amass?
Both accrue and amass are formal words, but accrue is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while amass is more commonly used in formal contexts.
