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massive

/ˈmæs.ɪv/

Something that is massive is very, very large and heavy. It can also describe something that is much bigger or more powerful than usual.

例文

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1

I saw a massive elephant at the zoo yesterday.

I saw a very, very big elephant at the zoo yesterday.

2

The construction of the new bridge was a massive project for the city.

Building the new bridge was a very large and important project for the city.

3

That pizza you ordered is absolutely massive!

That pizza you ordered is really huge!

語族

名詞
massiveness
副詞
massively
形容詞
massive
関連
mass
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'Mass' (a big pile of stuff) and add '-ive' to describe it. A 'Massive' rock has a lot of 'Mass'.

クイックテスト

The blue whale is a ______ animal that lives in the ocean.

正解!

正解は: massive

例文

1

I saw a massive elephant at the zoo yesterday.

everyday

I saw a very, very big elephant at the zoo yesterday.

2

The construction of the new bridge was a massive project for the city.

formal

Building the new bridge was a very large and important project for the city.

3

That pizza you ordered is absolutely massive!

informal

That pizza you ordered is really huge!

4

The study found massive changes in the local climate over the last century.

academic

The research found very large changes in the local weather over the past 100 years.

5

The company suffered massive losses after the market crashed.

business

The business lost a very large amount of money after the market went down.

語族

名詞
massiveness
副詞
massively
形容詞
massive
関連
mass

よく使う組み合わせ

massive scale a very large size or level
massive amount a very large quantity
massive structure a very large building or object
massive support a lot of help from many people
massive increase a very big growth in number or size

よく使うフレーズ

a massive hit

something that is very popular or successful

massive heart attack

a very serious and dangerous medical event

massive debt

owing a very large amount of money

よく混同される語

massive vs mass

'Mass' is usually a noun meaning a large body of matter, while 'massive' is the adjective describing it.

massive vs messy

Learners sometimes confuse the sounds, but 'messy' means dirty or untidy.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'massive' to emphasize that something is not just big, but impressively or overwhelmingly large in scale or importance.

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よくある間違い

Avoid saying 'more massive' or 'most massive' in strict formal writing, as it is often considered an extreme adjective that doesn't need comparison, though it is common in speech.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'Mass' (a big pile of stuff) and add '-ive' to describe it. A 'Massive' rock has a lot of 'Mass'.

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語源

From the French word 'massif', which comes from 'masse' (a large body of matter).

文法パターン

Used as an adjective before a noun (e.g., a massive dog) Used after linking verbs like 'be' or 'seem' (e.g., the building is massive)

クイックテスト

The blue whale is a ______ animal that lives in the ocean.

正解!

正解は: massive

Descriptionsの関連語

fine

A1

A fine is a sum of money that you must pay as a penalty for breaking a law, rule, or regulation. It is a common punishment for minor offenses such as traffic violations or late library books.

rapid

A1

A part of a river where the water flows very fast over rocks. It is a place in a stream where the current is very strong and the water surface is broken.

huge

A1

Something that is huge is extremely large in size, amount, or degree. It is a more powerful word than 'big' used to emphasize that something is much larger than normal.

giant

A1

A giant is an imaginary creature that looks like a human but is much bigger and stronger. It is also used to describe a real person or thing that is very large or successful.

short

A1

Describes something that measures a small distance from one end to the other or is not tall in height. It is also used to describe a brief period of time or a limited amount of something.

narrow

A1

Narrow describes something that has a very small distance from one side to the other. It is the opposite of wide and is often used to describe roads, paths, or spaces.

excellent

A1

Something that is extremely good or of very high quality. It is used to praise someone's work, a specific object, or a positive experience.

wonderful

A1

Something that is very good, pleasant, or makes you feel great admiration. It is used to describe things or experiences that are extremely enjoyable and high in quality.

nice

A1

A word used to describe something that is pleasant, enjoyable, or attractive. It also describes a person who is kind, friendly, and polite to others.

ugly

A1

Something that is unpleasant to look at and lacks beauty or attractiveness. It can also describe a situation, behavior, or sound that is very unpleasant, mean, or dangerous.

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