Meaning & use
amassed
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gathered together or accumulated in large quantity over time
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The collector amassed thousands of rare stamps over four decades.
The company amassed huge debts before finally filing for bankruptcy.
A note on using this word
Past tense of 'amass'; often used for wealth, possessions, or resources built up gradually, sometimes with a hint of excess.
Words with a similar meaning
accumulatedgatheredcollected
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Words with an opposite meaning
dispersedsquandered
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