Engelsk

accumulate

gb/əkjˈumjəlˌeɪt/ us/əkjˈumjəlˌeɪt/
B1 Engelsk
~ 4200
Betydninger
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Udsagnsord B1 action
1

Gather or collect over time

To get more and more of something over time.

Brugsmønster: to accumulate [something] over [time period]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'accumulate' with 'calculate' because they sound similar but have unrelated meanings.
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.)
Ordforbindelser
accumulate wealth |accumulate debt |accumulate experience |accumulate knowledge |accumulate evidence
Temaer
business |daily life |science |core_vocabulary |daily_life
Eksempler
  • Over the years, she managed to accumulate a large collection of rare books.
  • Dust can accumulate quickly if you don't clean regularly.
  • 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.
  • She accumulates many books at home.
  • We accumulate water in the tank.
  • He accumulates stamps in an album.
  • Dust accumulates on the table.
Udsagnsord technical B1 event
2

Increase naturally over time

To get bigger in amount without someone doing it directly.

Brugsmønster: [something] accumulates over [time period]
Synonymer
build up (Less formal, often used in everyday speech for gradual increase.)
Antonymer
decrease (Means to become smaller in amount or number.)
Ordforbindelser
snow accumulates |interest accumulates |fat accumulates |data accumulates
Temaer
science |finance |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • Snow accumulated on the roof overnight.
  • Interest accumulates on the loan each month.
  • 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.
  • Interest accumulates in my bank account.
  • Water accumulates in the bucket.
  • Dust accumulates on the floor.
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.

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