mass

• Bezieht sich auf eine große Anzahl von Menschen oder Dingen; die breite Öffentlichkeit betreffend oder für sie bestimmt.

Describes something involving a large number of people or things; relating to the general public.

1. Large scaleB1formal

   Involving or affecting a large number of people or things.

   Massenhaft

   • The government launched a mass vaccination campaign.
   • Mass production of the new car model began last month.
   • There was a mass exodus from the city after the earthquake.

   Synonymebroadcollectivecomprehensiveextensivegenerallarge-scalesweepingwholesalewidespread

   Antonymeindividuallimitedmicrosmall-scalespecific

2. WidespreadB1formal

   Relating to or involving the general public or a large group.

   Massen-

   • Mass media plays a huge role in shaping public opinion.
   • The company uses mass marketing to reach more customers.
   • Mass unemployment was a major issue during the recession.

   Synonymebroadcollectiveextensivegenerallarge-scalepopularpublicuniversalwholesale

• Substantiv, das eine große Menge Materie ohne bestimmte Form bezeichnet oder das Maß für die Menge an Substanz in einem Objekt.

A noun referring to a large body of matter with no definite shape, or a measure of the amount of matter in an object.

1. Large quantityA2formal

   A large amount or number of something.

   Masse

   • A mass of people gathered in the square.
   • There was a mass of paperwork on her desk.
   • The explosion created a mass of debris.

   Synonymeabundancebulkcrowdheaphostloadmountainmultitudemyriadpileplethoraprofusionquantitytonwealth

   Antonymebitdribbledrophandfulsmattering

2. Physical propertyB1formalscientific

   The amount of matter in an object, measured in kilograms or grams.

   Masse

   • The mass of the rock is 5 kilograms.
   • Scientists calculate the mass of celestial bodies.
   • Mass is different from weight because it doesn't change with gravity.

   Synonymeweight

3. Religious serviceB1formal

   The central act of worship in the Roman Catholic Church, involving the Eucharist.

   Messe

   • They attend Mass every Sunday.
   • The priest celebrated Mass at the cathedral.
   • Mass was held in Latin for the special occasion.

   Synonymecommunioneucharistholy communion

4. General publicB2formal

   The ordinary people in society, considered as a group.

   Masse

   • The mass of the population supports the new policy.
   • Mass media influences public opinion.
   • The product is designed for the mass market.

   Synonymecommonaltycrowdmultitudepeoplepopulaceproletariatpublicrank and file

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, Personen oder Dinge in einer großen Gruppe oder konzentrierten Menge zu sammeln oder anzuhäufen.

A verb used to indicate the act of gathering or assembling people or things into a large group or concentrated quantity.

1. Gather or assembleB2formal

   To come together in large numbers or to cause people or things to gather.

   Sammeln

   • Protesters massed in the city square.
   • The troops massed near the border.
   • Clouds massed on the horizon, threatening a storm.

   Synonymeaccumulateassemblecollectcongregategathermusterrallyswarmthrong

   Antonymedisbanddispersedividescatterseparate

2. Form into a dense groupB2formal

   To collect or accumulate into a single, dense body or mass.

   Sich zu einer dichten Gruppe sammeln

   • The crowd massed around the stage.
   • Particles massed together to form a solid.
   • The data massed over time revealed a clear pattern.

   Synonymeaccumulateassembleclustercollectconcentratecongregategather

   Antonymedispersedividescatterseparatespread