accumulate
gb/əkjˈumjəlˌeɪt/ us/əkjˈumjəlˌeɪt/
B1
Engelsk
~ 4200
felhalmoz, összegyűjt, felhalmozódik, gyűlik
UDSAGNSORD
B1
1
felhalmoz
B2
összegyűjt
A2
Brugsmønster:
to accumulate [something] over [time period]
Over the years, she managed to accumulate a large collection of rare books.
Az évek során sikerült nagy gyűjteményt összegyűjtenie ritka könyvekből.
Dust can accumulate quickly if you don't clean regularly.
A por gyorsan felhalmozódhat, ha nem takarítasz rendszeresen.
He accumulated a lot of debt after losing his job.
The scientist accumulated data from multiple experiments.
They accumulated experience by working on different projects.
Læringseksempler
I accumulate coins from different countries.
Különböző országokból származó érméket gyűjtök.
She accumulates many books at home.
Sok könyvet halmoz fel otthon.
We accumulate water in the tank.
He accumulates stamps in an album.
Dust accumulates on the table.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'accumulate' with 'calculate' because they sound similar but have unrelated meanings.
Betydning
Gather or collect over time
Ordforbindelser
accumulate wealth
|accumulate debt
|accumulate experience
|accumulate knowledge
|accumulate evidence
Synonymer
amass (Slightly more formal and often used for large quantities or wealth.)
|
collect (More general and can refer to an intentional act of gathering items.)
Antonymer
lose (Refers to having less of something instead of more.)
|
disperse (Means to spread out rather than gather together.)
Temaer
business
|daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definition
To get more and more of something over time.
To gradually gather or collect a quantity of something over a period of time.
UDSAGNSORD
B1
TECHNICAL
2
gyűlik
B1
Brugsmønster:
[something] accumulates over [time period]
Snow accumulated on the roof overnight.
Éjszaka hó halmozódott fel a tetőn.
Interest accumulates on the loan each month.
A hitelen minden hónapban kamat halmozódik fel.
Fat can accumulate in the liver if your diet is unhealthy.
Dirt accumulated in the corners of the room.
Læringseksempler
Snow accumulates on the ground.
A hó gyűlik a földön.
Interest accumulates in my bank account.
Kamat gyűlik a bankszámlámon.
Water accumulates in the bucket.
Dust accumulates on the floor.
Betydning
Increase naturally over time
Ordforbindelser
snow accumulates
|interest accumulates
|fat accumulates
|data accumulates
Synonymer
build up (Less formal, often used in everyday speech for gradual increase.)
Antonymer
decrease (Means to become smaller in amount or number.)
Temaer
science
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To get bigger in amount without someone doing it directly.
To grow in amount or number without deliberate action, often due to natural or automatic processes.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
accumulate
IPA
GB/əkjˈumjəlˌeɪt/
US/əkjˈumjəlˌeɪt/
Stavelser og tryk
ac - cu - mu - late (4 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cu)
Ordformer
Verb
- Base: accumulate
- 3rd Person Singular: accumulates
- Present Participle: accumulating
- Past: accumulated
Ordfamilie
Forms
accumulates
verb
accumulating
verb
accumulated
verb
Core family
accumulation
noun B2
Related words
cumulative
adjective B2
cumulatively
adverb
Advanced or less common
accumulative
adjective
accumulator
noun
Udtryk
accumulate debt
1/əkjˈumjəlˌeɪt dˈɛt/
fixed phrase
Increase owed money over time
To owe more and more money as time goes on.
Eksempler
- She began to accumulate debt after losing her job.
- Students often accumulate debt during college.
accumulate experience
1/əkjˈumjəlˌeɪt ɪkspˈɪɹiəns/
fixed phrase
Gain skills over time
To get more skills or knowledge over a period of time by doing things.
Eksempler
- He accumulated experience by working in different industries.
- You can accumulate experience through volunteer work.
accumulate wealth
1/əkjˈumjəlˌeɪt wˈɛlθ/
fixed phrase
Gather money or assets over time
To get more and more money or valuable things over a period of time.
Eksempler
- He worked hard to accumulate wealth before retiring.
- Many people try to accumulate wealth through investments.