massive
gb/mˈæsɪv/ us/mˈæsɪv/
A2
Inglese
~ 2100
csillagászati, hatalmas, mesés, komoly, súlyos, masszív, tömör
A2
1
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'massive' with 'heavy'. While something massive can be heavy, 'massive' refers mainly to size or amount, not just weight.
Significato
Very large in size or amount
Collocazioni
massive building
|massive crowd
|massive amount
|massive increase
|massive success
Sinonimi
enormous (Similar in meaning but slightly more common in everyday speech.)
|
huge (Informal and very common; often interchangeable.)
Contrari
tiny (Indicates something extremely small in size.)
|
small (General opposite of large in size.)
Temi
description
|measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Very big in size or number.
Extremely large in size, amount, or degree.
B1
2
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use 'big' instead of 'massive' for emphasis; while possible, 'massive' often suggests even greater seriousness or importance.
Significato
Very serious or important
Collocazioni
massive problem
|massive challenge
|massive failure
|massive opportunity
Sinonimi
major (Commonly used to describe something important or serious.)
|
significant (Slightly more formal; stresses importance or impact.)
Contrari
minor (Indicates something not important or serious.)
Temi
importance
|events
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Very important or serious.
Very serious, significant, or severe in degree or impact.
B2
3
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Some learners confuse 'massive' here with 'muscular' when describing people; 'massive' in this sense refers to physical heaviness, not muscle tone specifically.
Significato
Having great weight or mass
Collocazioni
massive rock
|massive object
|massive structure
Sinonimi
weighty (Formal; emphasizes heaviness rather than size.)
|
solid (Suggests dense and firm structure.)
Contrari
lightweight (Describes something that weighs very little.)
Temi
physics
|description
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Very heavy and strong.
Extremely heavy and solid in structure or form.
Grammatica
Forma base
massive
IPA
GB/mˈæsɪv/
US/mˈæsɪv/
Sillabe e accento
massive (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (massive)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: massive
Famiglia di parole
Core family
mass
noun B1
massively
adverb
Espressioni
a massive hit
1/ə mˈæsɪv hˈɪt/
fixed phrase
Extremely successful thing
Something that is very popular or successful.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- The company is expanding on a massive scale.
- Pollution is occurring on a massive scale around the world.