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Mass

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Quantitative Impression

Use 'mass' to imply a large, overwhelming quantity of an unstructured collection.

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A mass of fans surrounded the celebrity.
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Abstract Concept

'Mass' can describe quantities that are not physically tangible, like feelings or abstract ideas.

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There was a mass of confusion during the evacuation.
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Emphasizing Excess

Emphasize the excessive nature of something by referring to it as a 'mass'.

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She had a mass of responsibilities overwhelming her.
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