massive
gb/mˈæsɪv/ us/mˈæsɪv/
A2
Angličtina
~ 2100
Významy
0 významů
adjective
A2
property
1
Very large in size or amount
Very big in size or number.
Vzorec užití:
[something] is massive
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'massive' with 'heavy'. While something massive can be heavy, 'massive' refers mainly to size or amount, not just weight.
Synonyma
enormous (Similar in meaning but slightly more common in everyday speech.)
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huge (Informal and very common; often interchangeable.)
Antonyma
tiny (Indicates something extremely small in size.)
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small (General opposite of large in size.)
Kolokace
massive building
|massive crowd
|massive amount
|massive increase
|massive success
Témata
description
|measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The company reported a massive increase in sales this year.
- A massive crowd gathered in the square to hear the speech.
- They live in a massive house overlooking the lake.
- The storm caused massive damage to the coastal area.
- She made a massive effort to finish the project on time.
Učební příklady
- The building is massive.
- We saw a massive elephant at the zoo.
- There is a massive tree in the park.
- He bought a massive cake for the party.
- The box is massive and heavy.
adjective
B1
property
2
Very serious or important
Very important or serious.
Vzorec užití:
[something] is massive
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use 'big' instead of 'massive' for emphasis; while possible, 'massive' often suggests even greater seriousness or importance.
Synonyma
major (Commonly used to describe something important or serious.)
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significant (Slightly more formal; stresses importance or impact.)
Antonyma
minor (Indicates something not important or serious.)
Kolokace
massive problem
|massive challenge
|massive failure
|massive opportunity
Témata
importance
|events
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The team faces a massive challenge in the final round.
- Losing that contract was a massive setback for the business.
- This decision will have a massive impact on the community.
- He made a massive mistake during the negotiations.
- The policy change represents a massive opportunity for growth.
Učební příklady
- This is a massive problem for us.
- She made a massive mistake.
- We have a massive chance to win.
- It is a massive change for the school.
- He gave me a massive help.
adjective
B2
property
3
Having great weight or mass
Very heavy and strong.
Vzorec užití:
[something] is massive
Častá chyba:
Some learners confuse 'massive' here with 'muscular' when describing people; 'massive' in this sense refers to physical heaviness, not muscle tone specifically.
Synonyma
weighty (Formal; emphasizes heaviness rather than size.)
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solid (Suggests dense and firm structure.)
Antonyma
lightweight (Describes something that weighs very little.)
Kolokace
massive rock
|massive object
|massive structure
Témata
physics
|description
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- A massive boulder blocked the path.
- The sculpture was made from a massive block of marble.
- They moved a massive table into the dining room.
- The safe was massive and hard to move.
- The ship’s anchor was massive and rusted.
Učební příklady
- The stone is massive.
- That table looks massive and heavy.
- We saw a massive rock by the road.
- The safe is massive and strong.
- He lifted a massive bag.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
massive
IPA
GB/mˈæsɪv/
US/mˈæsɪv/
Slabiky a přízvuk
massive (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (massive)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: massive
Příbuzná slova
Core family
mass
noun B1
massively
adverb
Výrazy
a massive hit
1/ə mˈæsɪv hˈɪt/
fixed phrase
Extremely successful thing
Something that is very popular or successful.
Příklady
- The movie was a massive hit at the box office.
- Her new song became a massive hit overnight.
make a massive difference
1/mˈeɪk ə mˈæsɪv dˈɪfɹəns/
fixed phrase
Cause an important change or effect
To change something in an important way.
Příklady
- Donating even a small amount can make a massive difference.
- Good leadership can make a massive difference to team morale.
on a massive scale
1/ˈɔn ə mˈæsɪv skˈeɪl/
fixed phrase
Happening to a very large extent
Happening in a very big way.
Příklady
- The company is expanding on a massive scale.
- Pollution is occurring on a massive scale around the world.