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DictionarymassLarge quantity or gathering
noun / verb / adjective

mass

MASS/mæs/

A large quantity gathered as one body.

The heavy mass of stone rests firmly on the ground.

A single large solid irregular mass of stone, heavy substantial body with grounded weight and visible texture.
Etymology
massLatinkneaded dough; lump

Latin massa pictured dough or material sticking together in a lump. English broadened that coherent lump into a large quantity, amount, or body of something.

In context

Eastside Decoded – SCP45:59
however the buggy is found half-absorbed by the SCP-610 mass covering the floor.
The Siberian Wasteland Made Entirely of Living Human Flesh (SCP-610)

More examples

  • Protesters mass outside city hall before the vote.
  • The approaching wildfire forces a mass evacuation.
  • Masses of dark clouds gather over the lake.

Forms

mass · masses · massed · massing

massive adjective — Very large in size, amount, or extent.

Similar words

crowd
Specifically a group of people gathered in one place.
heap
Emphasizes things piled together rather than any large quantity.
gather
Means coming together without necessarily forming a large group.