amassed

[ uh-mast ]

adjective

1. gathered, collected, or accumulated, usually over time or from different sources:

   Only one-fifth of the museum’s amassed collection is on display at any given time.

2. having come together or assembled:

   Looking out at the amassed crowd during the memorial service, he spoke about the friend whose life they were honoring.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of amass.

Other Words From

• un·a·massed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of amassed¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; amass ( def ) + -ed ²( def ) for the adjective senses; amass ( def ) + -ed ¹( def ) for the verb sense

Example Sentences

The page has since amassed more than 645,000 followers—up from 64,000 last December.

From Slate

As a former educator who traveled overseas for 25 years, Cressy amassed a collection of goods, furniture and keepsakes from Germany, Japan and other parts of the world.

From Los Angeles Times

But less has been written about Schneider himself, who has amassed nearly 20 years’ worth of looky-loo knowledge while strolling through the peaks and valleys of the city.

From Los Angeles Times

Kim raised $7.4 million for her campaign while Kerr amassed just under $800,000, according to Federal Election Commission filings.

From Los Angeles Times

Will Roberts expend any of the capital he’s amassed to rein in Trump?

From Slate

Related Words

• also
• extra
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• higher
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