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Massive ˈmæsɪv Rock Increase Adjective Bre Walls Castle

Word massive
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈmæsɪv / NAmE / ˈmæsɪv /
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  • a massive rock
  • the massive walls of the castle
  • the explosion made a massive hole in the ground.
  • a massive increase in spending
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massive

(adjective)BrE / ˈmæsɪv / NAmE / ˈmæsɪv /
  1. very large, heavy and solid
    • a massive rock
    • the massive walls of the castle
  2. extremely large or serious
    • The explosion made a massive hole in the ground.
    • a massive increase in spending
    • He suffered a massive heart attack.
    • Their house is massive.
    • They have a massive great house.

    Extra Examples

    • Keith shrugged his massive shoulders.
    • She could see the whole massive bulk of the cathedral.
    • The Chancellor is to announce a massive increase in spending.
    • They’ve got a massive great house.
    • massive rock formations

    Word Origin

    • late Middle English: from French massif, -ive, from Old French massis, based on Latin massa, from Greek maza ‘barley cake’.
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