Massed: meaning, definitions and examples

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massed

 

[ mรฆst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

gather or assemble

The term 'massed' generally refers to the act of gathering together in large numbers or groups. It is often used to describe the accumulation of people, objects, or forces in one location. This can apply to various contexts, including military formations, crowds at events, or even the collection of items for a specific purpose. Massing can indicate a strategic or significant concentration, highlighting the importance or weight of the assembled group.

Synonyms

accumulated, assembled, clustered, congregated, gathered

Examples of usage

  • The troops massed at the border.
  • Protesters massed in front of the city hall.
  • The audience massed in the stadium for the concert.

Translations

Translations of the word "massed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agrupado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เคฒเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช massiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dikelompokkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบัƒะฟั‡ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skupiony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้›†ใ‚ใ‚‰ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท amasรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agrupado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท toplu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง‘ํ•ฉ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌู…ูˆุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ shromรกลพdฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zhromaลพdenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›†ไธญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zbran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ safnaรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะธะฝะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ แƒแƒ•แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yฤฑฤŸฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agrupado

Etymology

The word 'massed' originates from the Middle English term 'masse', which itself came from the Old French 'masse', meaning 'a mass or aggregation'. The Latin root is 'mฤnsus', which refers to 'to handle' or 'to touch', aligning with the idea of things coming together. Historically, the term has evolved to encompass not just physical gatherings but also metaphorical accumulations, such as ideas or forces coalescing. The usage in the military and social contexts emerged as both language and society developed, marking the formation of large groups for various purposes, from warfare to collective action.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,501, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.