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单词 en masse
释义

en masse

adverb

äⁿ(n)-ˈmas How to pronounce en masse (audio)
-ˈmäs,
en- How to pronounce en masse (audio)
: in a body : as a whole
moved the inmates en masse to the new prison

Example Sentences

Her supporters arrived en masse for the rally.
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Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

en masse

adverb

as in hand in hand

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • hand in hand
  • hand and glove
  • jointly
  • hand in glove
  • collectively
  • mutually
  • cooperatively
  • conjointly
  • together

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • solely
  • alone
  • independently
  • separately
  • singly
  • individually
  • unassisted
  • single-handedly
  • unaided
  • solo
  • single-handed
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