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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective, verb), Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
pronunciation: |
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giht
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definition: |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements.
The aggregate of her life experiences lent her considerable wisdom.Concrete is an aggregate composed of mineral elements mixed with cement.- synonyms:
- amount, combination, composite, compound, sum, sum total, total, totality
- antonyms:
- constituent
- similar words:
- aggregation, all, complement, concrete, entirety, gross, summation, whole
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related words: |
accretion, amalgam, amount, conglomeration, count, figure, number, volume |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
pronunciation: |
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definition 1: |
added up, combined, or considered as a whole.
The couple's aggregate wages are just barely enough to keep the family afloat.- synonyms:
- added up, combined, complete, entire, total, whole
- antonyms:
- individual
- similar words:
- all, grouped, joined, united
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definition 2: |
formed in a dense cluster or mass.
The raspberry is an aggregate fruit.- synonyms:
- agglomerated, clustered, massed
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related words: |
entire, gross, lump, total, whole |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
pronunciation: |
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geIt
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inflections: |
aggregates, aggregating, aggregated |
definition 1: |
to collect in one mass or sum.
The museum aggregated numerous works of the artist that had previously been in the hands of private collectors.If we aggregate our funds, we'll have enough capital to start the business.- synonyms:
- accumulate, amass, assemble, collect, compile, garner, group
- similar words:
- compose, gather, lump together, mass, sum, unite
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definition 2: |
to add up to.
Her debts aggregated thousands of dollars.- synonyms:
- add up to, sum up to, total
- similar words:
- equal, number
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related words: |
accumulate, amass, bank, clump |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
pronunciation: |
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definition: |
to combine or unite into a mass or whole.
Several different minerals aggregate to make up what we call granite.- synonyms:
- agglomerate, amass, combine, swarm, unite
- similar words:
- collect, crowd, gather, group
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derivations: |
aggregative (adj.), aggregately (adv.) |
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