masses
word · lemma: mass
/ˈmæsəz/
MA-siz
/mˈæsɪz/
MA-siz
Definition
'Masses' refers to large groups of people, often the general public, or to large amounts or quantities of something.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in plural for people ('the masses'), especially in social, historical, or political contexts. For large amounts of things, used as 'masses of...' (e.g., 'masses of homework'). More formal than 'crowd' or 'lots of'.
Spanish: masasPortuguese (BR): massasPortuguese (PT): massasChinese (Simplified): 群众 - 大量Chinese (Traditional): 羣眾 - 大量Hindi: जनता - भीड़Arabic: الجماهير - كميات كبيرةBengali: জনতা - ভিড় - অসংখ্য (জিনিসের জন্য)Russian: массы - множество (чего-либо)Japanese: 大衆 - 大量（ものごと用）Vietnamese: quần chúng - số lượng lớn (của cái gì đó)Korean: 대중 - 다수 (물건 등에)Turkish: halk kitleleri - yığınlarUrdu: عوام - بڑی تعداد (کسی چیز کی)Indonesian: massa - orang banyak - jumlah besar
Example Sentences
After the announcement, masses of people poured into the streets.
natural
Social media lets you reach the masses instantly.
natural
There are masses of paperwork to finish before we can leave.
natural
There are masses of stars in the sky tonight.
basic
The leader spoke to the masses in the city square.
basic
The new law was supported by the masses.
basic