amassing

[əˈmæsɪŋ]

amassing Definition

to gather or collect a large quantity of something.

Using amassing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "amassing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He has been amassing a fortune through his investments.

• Example

  The company is amassing a huge amount of data on its customers.

• Example

  She spent years amassing a collection of rare books.

amassing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for amassing

• accumulating
• collecting
• gathering

Antonyms for amassing

• dispersing
• distributing

Phrases with amassing

• amass wealth

  to accumulate a large amount of money or assets

  Example

  He has been working hard to amass wealth for his retirement.

• amass power

  to gain or accumulate a great deal of influence or control

  Example

  The dictator was able to amass power by suppressing opposition and controlling the media.

• amass evidence

  to collect a large amount of evidence in support of a particular argument or claim

  Example

  The lawyer spent months amassing evidence to prove her client's innocence.

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Summary: amassing in Brief

'Amassing' [əˈmæsɪŋ] means to gather or collect a large quantity of something. It can refer to accumulating wealth, power, or evidence, as in 'He has been amassing a fortune through his investments.' 'Amassing' is a formal term that can be replaced with 'accumulate' or 'gather.'