massive
gb/mˈæsɪv/ us/mˈæsɪv/
A2
Inglés
~ 2100
csillagászati, hatalmas, mesés, komoly, súlyos, masszív, tömör
A2
1
Patrón de uso:
[something] is massive
The company reported a massive increase in sales this year.
A vállalat idén az eladások hatalmas növekedéséről számolt be.
A massive crowd gathered in the square to hear the speech.
Hatalmas tömeg gyűlt össze a téren, hogy meghallgassa a beszédet.
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The building is massive.
Az épület hatalmas.
We saw a massive elephant at the zoo.
Hatalmas elefántot láttunk az állatkertben.
There is a massive tree in the park.
He bought a massive cake for the party.
The box is massive and heavy.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'massive' with 'heavy'. While something massive can be heavy, 'massive' refers mainly to size or amount, not just weight.
Significado
Very large in size or amount
Colocaciones
massive building
|massive crowd
|massive amount
|massive increase
|massive success
Sinónimos
enormous (Similar in meaning but slightly more common in everyday speech.)
|
huge (Informal and very common; often interchangeable.)
Antónimos
tiny (Indicates something extremely small in size.)
|
small (General opposite of large in size.)
Temas
description
|measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Very big in size or number.
Extremely large in size, amount, or degree.
B1
2
Patrón de uso:
[something] is massive
The team faces a massive challenge in the final round.
A csapatra komoly kihívás vár az utolsó fordulóban.
Losing that contract was a massive setback for the business.
Annak a szerződésnek az elvesztése komoly visszaesést jelentett a vállalkozás számára.
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This is a massive problem for us.
Ez komoly probléma számunkra.
She made a massive mistake.
Súlyos hibát követett el.
We have a massive chance to win.
It is a massive change for the school.
He gave me a massive help.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'big' instead of 'massive' for emphasis; while possible, 'massive' often suggests even greater seriousness or importance.
Significado
Very serious or important
Colocaciones
massive problem
|massive challenge
|massive failure
|massive opportunity
Sinónimos
major (Commonly used to describe something important or serious.)
|
significant (Slightly more formal; stresses importance or impact.)
Antónimos
minor (Indicates something not important or serious.)
Temas
importance
|events
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Very important or serious.
Very serious, significant, or severe in degree or impact.
B2
3
Patrón de uso:
[something] is massive
A massive boulder blocked the path.
Egy hatalmas, masszív sziklatömb állta el az utat.
The sculpture was made from a massive block of marble.
A szobor egy tömör márványtömbből készült.
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The stone is massive.
A kő nagy és súlyos.
That table looks massive and heavy.
Az az asztal masszívnak és nehéznek tűnik.
We saw a massive rock by the road.
The safe is massive and strong.
He lifted a massive bag.
Error frecuente:
Some learners confuse 'massive' here with 'muscular' when describing people; 'massive' in this sense refers to physical heaviness, not muscle tone specifically.
Significado
Having great weight or mass
Colocaciones
massive rock
|massive object
|massive structure
Sinónimos
weighty (Formal; emphasizes heaviness rather than size.)
|
solid (Suggests dense and firm structure.)
Antónimos
lightweight (Describes something that weighs very little.)
Temas
physics
|description
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Very heavy and strong.
Extremely heavy and solid in structure or form.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
massive
AFI
GB/mˈæsɪv/
US/mˈæsɪv/
Sílabas y acento
massive (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (massive)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: massive
Familia de palabras
Core family
mass
noun B1
massively
adverb
Expresiones
a massive hit
1/ə mˈæsɪv hˈɪt/
fixed phrase
Extremely successful thing
Something that is very popular or successful.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- The company is expanding on a massive scale.
- Pollution is occurring on a massive scale around the world.