Accumulates Meaning in English
word · lemma: accumulate
əkˈjumjəˌɫeɪts
uh-KYOO-myuh-layts
ɐkjˈuːmjʊlˌeɪts
uk-YOO-myuh-layts
Definition
To gradually collect or increase in amount or number over time.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or scientific tone; often used for things like data, dust, experience, or money. Common forms include 'accumulates in', 'accumulates over time'. Not as casual as 'collects' or 'piles up'.
Spanish: acumular - reunirPortuguese (BR): acumular - juntarPortuguese (PT): acumular - juntarChinese (Simplified): 积累 - 累积Chinese (Traditional): 累積 - 積聚Hindi: इकट्ठा करना - संचय करनाArabic: يتراكم - يجمعBengali: জমে - সংরক্ষিত হয়Russian: накапливается - скапливаетсяJapanese: 蓄積する - たまるVietnamese: tích lũy - dồn lạiKorean: 쌓이다 - 축적되다Turkish: birikir - birikmektedirUrdu: جمع ہونا - اکٹھا ہوناIndonesian: menumpuk - terakumulasi
Example Sentences
Water accumulates on the roof after rain.
basic
Snow accumulates quickly during a storm.
basic
Dirt accumulates in the corners of the room.
basic
She accumulates experience by working with different teams each year.
natural
Plastic waste accumulates in the ocean over time.
natural
Interest accumulates on your savings if you leave it in the bank.
natural