accumulated

• Beschreibt etwas, das über einen bestimmten Zeitraum hinweg gesammelt oder angehäuft wurde. Bezieht sich auch auf Dinge, die sich allmählich vermehrt oder angestaut haben.

Describes something that has been gathered together over a period of time.

1. Gathered over timeB2formal

   Collected or gathered together gradually over a period of time.

   Angesammelt

   • The accumulated dust on the shelves needed cleaning.
   • He had accumulated wealth through years of hard work.
   • The accumulated evidence proved his innocence.

   Synonymeaccruedaggregatedcollectedgathered

   Antonymedepleteddiminisheddispersedscattered

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas im Laufe der Zeit zu sammeln oder anzuhäufen, oft in wachsender Menge. Es bezieht sich auf das allmähliche Ansammeln von Dingen, Werten oder Informationen.

A verb used to indicate the act of gathering or collecting something over time, often in increasing amounts.

1. Gather or collect over timeB2formal

   To gradually gather or collect a large amount of something over a period of time.

   Anhäufen

   • Dust accumulates quickly on the shelves if not cleaned regularly.
   • She accumulated a vast collection of rare books over the years.
   • The company has accumulated significant debt due to poor management.

   Synonymeaccrueaggregateamasscollectgatherhoardpile upstockpile

   Antonymedecreasediminishdispersedissipatescatter

2. Increase in quantityB2formal

   To increase in number or amount gradually.

   Sich anhäufen

   • Snow accumulated on the roads overnight, causing traffic delays.
   • Interest accumulates on the loan if you don't pay on time.
   • Evidence began to accumulate against the suspect.

   Synonymeaccrueamassbuild upcollectgathergrowpile up

   Antonymedeclinedecreasedepletediminishdwindle