Mass

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Quantitative ImpressionPlay
Use 'mass' to imply a large, overwhelming quantity of an unstructured collection. SlideA mass of fans surrounded the celebrity.
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Abstract ConceptPlay
'Mass' can describe quantities that are not physically tangible, like feelings or abstract ideas. SlideThere was a mass of confusion during the evacuation.
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Emphasizing ExcessPlay
Emphasize the excessive nature of something by referring to it as a 'mass'. SlideShe had a mass of responsibilities overwhelming her.