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A massive tree shaded the yard.
What does Massive mean?
Massive means very large or heavy.
Dictionary definition
very large, heavy, or great in amount.
Example sentences
Massive in a sentence
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The team made a massive improvement after practice.
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The article described a massive glacier that slowly changed the landscape.
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What does massive mean?
Massive means massive means very large or heavy.
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Which word is closest in meaning to massive?
Huge is close in meaning to massive.
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Which word is a helpful opposite or contrast for massive?
Tiny is a useful contrast for understanding massive.
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Massive
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mas · iv · strongest beat: mas
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WordMassive.
Partadjective.
MeaningMassive means very large or heavy.
ExampleExample: A massive tree shaded the yard.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- mas · iv
- Strongest beat
- mas
- Ending
- iv
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mas.
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Hint for students
Massive means very large or heavy.
Common mix-up
Massive is not the same as tiny. Massive means massive means very large or heavy.
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Read this model sentence: The team made a massive improvement after practice. Clue words: team, made, improvement. Underline clue words that show why massive fits instead of tiny. Now write one new sentence that shows massive without using the word massive. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show massive?
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