Words / A2

MAS-iv/ˈmæsɪv/

Massive means very large, heavy, or serious: a massive suitcase, a massive problem, massive queues. Huge and enormous are close cousins. Tiny is an opposite. Mass is a different noun (a large amount, or a church service). Do not write massive when you mean massive vs passive, or message.

Meaning

Very large, heavy, or serious.

Examples

• “There was a massive queue at passport control.”
• “There was a massive storm on the night ferry.”
• “The new station roof is a massive glass roof.”

Good to know

a massive queue / problem. Cousins: huge, enormous. Opposite: tiny. Mix-up: message.

Near in meaning

huge

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