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mass

Pronunciation: [/mæs/]

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mass: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use mass in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “physics”

(noun) the amount of matter in an object. It helps to determine how heavy or light something is.

Example

The mass of the elephant is much greater than the mass of the cat.

Example

The helium balloon has very little mass compared to the iron weight.

Example

What is the mass of the sun?

Context: “religion”

(noun) a ceremony in the Catholic Church where bread and wine are consecrated and consumed by the participants.

Example

The priest celebrated mass on Sunday morning at the church.

Example

I missed mass last Sunday because I was sick.

Example

Are you going to attend mass this weekend?

Context: “large quantity”

(noun) a large amount of something, especially a substance. It's like having a lot of something in one place.

Example

There was a mass of toys on the floor after the children finished playing.

Example

There was not much mass of people at the event because it was raining.

Example

Why is there a mass of books on your desk?

How to pronounce mass

Pronunciation: [/mæs/]

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