massive
/ˈmæsɪv/
mas · sive
ˈmæs · ɪv
English Definition
adj. very big and heavy
Significado en Español
masivo, enorme
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đồ sộ, khổng lồ
Show meaning in
Example Sentence
The storm caused massive damage.
风暴造成了巨大损失。
💡
Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
mass(a large number)+ive
Know this word? Mark it mastered, or move on.
Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the synonym for the following word in context: The massive ship was clearly visible from the shore.
-
A
Small
-
B
Tiny
-
C
Enormous
-
D
Light
Show answer
C — Enormous.
“massive” means adj. very big and heavy
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A ______ boulder rolled down the mountain and blocked the road.
-
A
massive
-
B
tiny
-
C
delicate
-
D
slender
Show answer
A — massive.
“massive” means adj. very big and heavy
Common questions about “massive”
What does “massive” mean?
massive — adj. very big and heavy. In Chinese: 巨大的，厚重的.
How do you pronounce “massive”?
massive is pronounced /ˈmæsɪv/. It breaks into 2 syllables: mas · sive.
How do you use “massive” in a sentence?
The storm caused massive damage. (风暴造成了巨大损失。)
What are synonyms for “massive”?
huge, enormous — all close in meaning to massive (adj. very big and heavy).
Is “massive” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. massive appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “massive”?
mass(a large number)+ive
