Word: Mass

Pronunciation

/mæs/

Definitions

Noun (n)

1. Physics - The property of matter that determines its resistance to acceleration; a measure of the amount of matter in a body, directly proportional to its inertia. For example: “The mass of the Earth is approximately 5.97 x 10^24 kg.”
2. Religion - A large gathering of people for religious worship, often with the celebration of Eucharist. For example: “They attended Sunday Mass at the local church.”
3. A large amount or collection - A large number or quantity of things or people considered as a whole. For instance: “A mass of flowers covered the field.”
4. Bulk or size - The main body or bulk of something. Example: “The mass of the mountain loomed over the valley.”

Verb (v)

1. To gather together - To bring or come together to form a crowd or group. Example: “People began to mass outside the stadium before the concert started.”
2. To celebrate Mass - In a religious context, to conduct or participate in a Mass ceremony. Example: “The priest will mass at 10 AM tomorrow.”

Adjective (adj)

1. General or widespread - Relating to or affecting a large number of people or things; not limited to one area. Example: “There was mass unemployment after the economic crisis.”

Phrases

• “A mass exodus” refers to a large-scale departure of people from a place.
• “Mass production” describes the manufacture of goods on a very large scale using machinery.
• “The Mass media” refers to the various means of communication, regarded collectively, that reach or influence people widely.

Example Sentences

• Noun (physics): “Einstein’s theory of relativity showed that energy and mass are interchangeable.”
• Noun (religion): “The bishop led the congregation in the celebration of Mass.”
• Noun (large amount): “A mass of dark clouds signaled an approaching storm.”
• Verb: “Protesters massed in the city center to voice their dissent.”

Synonyms

• Quantity
• Amount
• Bulk
• Crowd
• Congregation (in religious context)
• Gather
• Assemble (as a verb)