mass
mass
mæs
mās
British pronunciation
/mˈæs/

Definition & Meaning of "mass"in English

Mass
01

the general population

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Propaganda was used to influence the masses.
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the amount of matter in an individual, often used to describe the overall weight or size of the body

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Bodybuilders aim to increase muscle mass.
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a large quantity or number of something, often referring to a group of objects or people that are considered together

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There was a mass of people waiting outside the concert hall.
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an unorganized or ill-structured collection of similar items or people

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The attic was filled with a mass of old books and papers.
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(physics) the property of matter that gives it weight in a gravitational field and is a measure of its inertia

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In physics, mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object.
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the central act of Christian worship commemorating the Last Supper

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The family attended Mass every Sunday morning.
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a body of matter that lacks a definite shape or form

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A dark mass floated near the surface of the water.
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something great in size, volume, or magnitude

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A mass of evidence supports the theory.
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a musical composition or ceremonial performance based on the texts of the Eucharistic liturgy

What is a "Mass"?

A Mass is a type of religious service that includes a musical composition involving multiple voices and often instruments. It is based on religious texts and is performed during Christian worship. The Mass features various musical sections, such as hymns and prayers, that contribute to the overall spiritual experience of the ceremony. It is a key element in many Christian traditions and can range from simple to highly elaborate in its musical arrangement.

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Mozart's Coronation Mass is performed worldwide.
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the fixed sequence of prayers and readings that make up the Christian Eucharistic rite

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The Latin Mass follows a strict liturgical order.
to mass
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to join together in a large group or quantity

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The protesters massed in the town square to demand political reform.
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to collect in a large group or quantity

Transitive: to mass sb/sth
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She is currently massing her troops for the upcoming battle.
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involving or impacting a large number of things or people collectively

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Mass production techniques have led to the creation of affordable consumer goods.
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