Her ability to amass a fortune is due to luck and hard work.
Source: tatoeba (308292)
Amass
/əˈmæs/
Synonyms for "amass" (230 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (46)
Verb(15 words)
Noun(6 words)
Adjective(1 words)
aggregate population
Strong matches (69)
Noun(12 words)
Verb(11 words)
collectedcollects samplesconglomerateconglomeratedcumulateengrossgarnergarnersgather notesgatheredget up
Adjective(2 words)
collected resultsdaily collect
Related words (115)
Verb(19 words)
Noun(24 words)
heapingheapshoardinghoardshordingmass in poundsmass togethermusic collectivemusic collectsmusteringpilespilingrackingracksrakessnowballssquirrelingstock descriptivestockpilesstockpiling
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hidehivehoardhoard upholdincludejoinjuxtaposekeepknotlay togetherlay upleaguelinklump togethermake upmarrymarshalmassmatch
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mergemobilizemusterpairpartnerpickpick uppiece togetherpile uppluckput togetherput upraiserake uprallyroll into oneroll upround upsaltsavesave upscare upscrapescrape togetherscrape upsecreteset asidesolderspansplicesquirrelsquirrel awaystackstick togetherstockstock upstockpilestorestore uptake intake uptapetietreasuretreasure upunifyuniteweldwhip inyoke
Determiner(2 words)
most massmost massing
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: collect, accumulate, compile, gather, hoard.
- Sentence evidence is available for amass, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "amass".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "amass"
Keep "amass" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "amass" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "amass", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "amass" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesaccumulationcollectiondata collectionhive awayincreaselay input insalt awaystack awaystash awaystore
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11 entriesCollocations
6 entriesInflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
And how do you plan to amass this fortune?
Source: tatoeba (6560938)
YouTubers and others who start social media channels create, edit and post content, trying to amass a following so sponsors will pay to place their name or product on that person’s site or account.
Source: tatoeba (10152138)
That cannot be called a success which leaves the most difficult part of the task unaccomplished, nor can it be wise to allow difficulties to amass and accumulate, if they can be mastered in detail as they present themselves.
Source: tatoeba (11037404)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "amass"?
Closest matches include collect, accumulate, compile, gather, hoard.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "amass"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.