Synonyms for

Amassed

Verb / ʌˈmæst / Another word for amassed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to gather or collect a large quantity of something

Synonyms & similar words

cumulate rollup pileup conglomerate amass collect compile gather accumulate hoard accumulate gather collect hoard stockpile assemble compile congregate cluster amassment heap mountain pile stack store batch collection mass quantity stock

Synonyms by register

Formal

accumulated gathered collected compiled

Informal

got scored hoarded stockpiled

Literary

gleaned garnered heaped

Antonyms

scattered dispersed dissipated spent squandered lost diminished

Common collocations

  • amassed a fortune
  • amassed wealth
  • amassed a collection
  • amassed data
  • amassed evidence
  • amassed troops
  • amassed a large sum

Word family

noun amassment
verb amass
adjective amassed

Usage note

Amassed typically implies a large quantity gathered over time. It is often used in formal contexts, especially when referring to wealth, knowledge, or collections.

Example sentences

  1. She amassed a fortune through hard work and perseverance.
  2. The students amassed in the cafeteria for lunch.
  3. The company amassed a large amount of data from customer surveys.
  4. He amassed a collection of rare books over the years.
  5. The army amassed troops on the border.

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  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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