--- title: A — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 7 description: The 1215 words of the English dictionary under A, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/page/7/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / A # A — The English dictionary · page 7 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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meaning 1:* To accompany someone is to go somewhere with them.[↗](../../accompany/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To accompany something is to come or happen with it.[↗](../../accompany/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To accompany a singer or player is to play music alongside them, for example on a piano.[↗](../../accompany/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.[↗](../../accompany/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum accompanied me to the dentist.[↗](../../accompany/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Thunder often accompanies lightning.[↗](../../accompany/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Mr Lee accompanied the choir on the piano.[↗](../../accompany/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Chips accompanied the fish.[↗](../../accompany/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Each adult can accompany 4 children, so 5 adults can take 20 children.[↗](../../accompany/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A letter accompanied the parcel.[↗](../../accompany/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · But I will accompany you on your journey."[↗](../../accompany/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **accomplice** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An accomplice is a person who helps someone else do something wrong or commit a crime.[↗](../../accomplice/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The robber's accomplice waited in the getaway car.[↗](../../accomplice/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The police arrested the thief and his accomplice.[↗](../../accomplice/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · I won't be your accomplice in hiding Mum's birthday cake.[↗](../../accomplice/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Laughing along with a bully can make you an accomplice.[↗](../../accomplice/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · (jokey) The dog was my accomplice in the great biscuit raid.[↗](../../accomplice/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The detective guessed that the butler had an accomplice.[↗](../../accomplice/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · So she and her accomplice were put in a ship which was bored through with holes, and were drawn out into the sea, where they soon perished in the waves.[↗](../../accomplice/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **accomplish** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To accomplish something is to succeed in doing it, especially after hard work.[↗](../../accomplish/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (adjective «accomplished») Accomplished means very skilled: an accomplished pianist.[↗](../../accomplish/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She accomplished her goal of swimming a length.[↗](../../accomplish/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We accomplished a lot in one afternoon.[↗](../../accomplish/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The knight accomplished his quest.[↗](../../accomplish/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · It took months to accomplish the job.[↗](../../accomplish/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He is an accomplished violinist.[↗](../../accomplish/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · What do you hope to accomplish this year?[↗](../../accomplish/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Mission accomplished — the cake is baked\![↗](../../accomplish/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · By heaven’s grace I may accomplish my purpose, and, if so, I will come back to you.”[↗](../../accomplish/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · I said of laughter: 'It is mad'; and of mirth: 'What doth it accomplish?'[↗](../../accomplish/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings ECC.2.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../accomplish/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Look away from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as a hireling, his day.[↗](../../accomplish/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.14.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../accomplish/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · The LORD will accomplish that which concerneth me; Thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever; forsake not the work of Thine own hands.[↗](../../accomplish/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.138.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../accomplish/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **accomplished** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Done, finished or achieved successfully: the task was accomplished.[↗](../../accomplished/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (adjective) Very skilful at something after much practice: an accomplished pianist.[↗](../../accomplished/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) A fact already done: an accomplished fact.[↗](../../accomplished/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We accomplished our goal of reading 20 books.[↗](../../accomplished/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Mission accomplished — the cake is in the oven\![↗](../../accomplished/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She is an accomplished violinist.[↗](../../accomplished/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The climbers accomplished the climb in two days.[↗](../../accomplished/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He felt accomplished after building the model.[↗](../../accomplished/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · (formal) The task was accomplished within the time allowed.[↗](../../accomplished/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · ‘He is so rich and so accomplished,’ the field-mouse told her.[↗](../../accomplished/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · It shall be accomplished before his time, and his branch shall not be leafy.[↗](../../accomplished/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.15.32, JPS 1917)[↗](../../accomplished/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; and it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.[↗](../../accomplished/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.13.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../accomplished/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · For yet a very little while, and the indignation shall be accomplished, and Mine anger shall be to their destruction.[↗](../../accomplished/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.10.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../accomplished/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **accomplishment** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A skill that a person has learned well, such as music, drawing or dancing.[↗](../../accomplishment/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Something finished well after effort; a success.[↗](../../accomplishment/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Playing the violin is one of her accomplishments.[↗](../../accomplishment/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Building the bridge in a week was a fine accomplishment.[↗](../../accomplishment/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She performed her trick, and it was her great accomplishment.[↗](../../accomplishment/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **accord** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An accord is an official agreement between countries or groups.[↗](../../accord/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* «Of your own accord» means doing something by your own choice, without being told.[↗](../../accord/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «In accord with» means agreeing with or matching something.[↗](../../accord/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (formal) To accord someone something is to give it to them, like respect or a welcome.[↗](../../accord/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* «According to» means as said by someone or as shown by something.[↗](../../accord/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He tidied his room of his own accord.[↗](../../accord/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The two countries signed a peace accord.[↗](../../accord/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · According to the chart, 12 pupils like football.[↗](../../accord/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The door seemed to open of its own accord.[↗](../../accord/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The visitors were accorded a warm welcome.[↗](../../accord/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (formal)[↗](../../accord/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · With one accord, the crowd stood and cheered.[↗](../../accord/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · According to the weather forecast, it will rain.[↗](../../accord/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Thank him according to our customs, Mowgli.”[↗](../../accord/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And Noah did according unto all that the LORD commanded him.[↗](../../accord/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.7.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../accord/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And his sons did unto him according as he commanded them.[↗](../../accord/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.50.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../accord/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, according to their families.[↗](../../accord/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.6.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../accord/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And the people did according to this promise.[↗](../../accord/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings NEH.5.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../accord/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · By taking heed thereto according to Thy word.[↗](../../accord/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.119.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../accord/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Thus did Urijah the priest, according to all that king Ahaz commanded.[↗](../../accord/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2KI.16.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../accord/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **accordance** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Agreement; "in accordance with" means following, obeying or matching a rule, wish or plan.[↗](../../accordance/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) Being in agreement with something.[↗](../../accordance/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The fire drill was carried out in accordance with the safety rules.[↗](../../accordance/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · In accordance with Grandma's wishes, we scattered flowers at the beach.[↗](../../accordance/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Uniform must be worn in accordance with school policy.[↗](../../accordance/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The experiment was done in accordance with the instructions.[↗](../../accordance/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Parking is allowed only in accordance with the signs.[↗](../../accordance/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The money was shared in accordance with the plan.[↗](../../accordance/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The building was checked in accordance with the law.[↗](../../accordance/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Each undertook his proper duty in accordance with his own nature and powers.[↗](../../accordance/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · In accordance with the belief of the ancients that the letters are of divine origin, the Sefer Yetzirah explains that the thirty-two ways of wisdom were ordained by God through: (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../accordance/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **accordingly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Accordingly means in a way that fits what has just been said or what is needed.[↗](../../accordingly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) Accordingly means «so» or «therefore»; it links a reason to a result.[↗](../../accordingly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The weather will be cold, so dress accordingly.[↗](../../accordingly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · You know the rules, so behave accordingly.[↗](../../accordingly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The bus was late; accordingly, we missed the start of the film.[↗](../../accordingly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Prices went up, and we changed our shopping list accordingly.[↗](../../accordingly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The recipe is for four people; if there are eight of you, double it accordingly.[↗](../../accordingly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He was the oldest, and he was treated accordingly.[↗](../../accordingly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The cunning Princess then laid her plans accordingly.[↗](../../accordingly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · He accordingly went (0 his son Sira, and tiiey studied the Sefer Yetzira to- getiier.[↗](../../accordingly/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../accordingly/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · According to their deeds, accordingly He will repay, fury to His adversaries, recompense to His enemies; to the islands He will repay recompense.[↗](../../accordingly/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.59.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../accordingly/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **accordion** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An accordion is a musical instrument you hold in your hands and squeeze in and out; the folding middle part pushes air through reeds while you press keys or buttons.[↗](../../accordion/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Accordion (before a noun) means folding in zigzags like an accordion: an accordion file, accordion pleats.[↗](../../accordion/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Grandad plays the accordion at parties.[↗](../../accordion/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The accordion has keys like a piano on one side.[↗](../../accordion/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A street musician was playing the accordion in Paris.[↗](../../accordion/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We made an accordion book by folding paper in zigzags.[↗](../../accordion/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The music of the accordion filled the dance hall.[↗](../../accordion/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She squeezed the accordion and a jolly tune came out.[↗](../../accordion/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **accost** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To go up to someone and speak to them first, often boldly or unexpectedly.[↗](../../accost/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A stranger accosted me at the gate.[↗](../../accost/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The two men came forward and politely accosted them.[↗](../../accost/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Do not accost people you do not know.[↗](../../accost/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **account** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An account is a description or story of what happened: an account of the trip.[↗](../../account/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A bank account is where a bank keeps your money for you and records what goes in and out.[↗](../../account/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* An account is also your name and password for using a website, game or app.[↗](../../account/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To account for something means to explain it, or to be a part of a total: girls account for half the class.[↗](../../account/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* On account of means because of.[↗](../../account/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* To turn something to good account means to use it well for your own benefit.[↗](../../account/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I put my birthday money in my savings account.[↗](../../account/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Write an account of your school trip.[↗](../../account/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Never share the password to your game account.[↗](../../account/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The game was cancelled on account of the rain.[↗](../../account/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · How do you account for the missing cake?[↗](../../account/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Take the weather into account when you plan a picnic.[↗](../../account/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Each witness gave a different account of the accident.[↗](../../account/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Ask a parent before you make an account on any website.[↗](../../account/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · It is wise to turn circumstances to good account.[↗](../../account/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight on account of his son.[↗](../../account/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.21.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../account/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · these also are accounted Rephaim, as the Anakim; but the Moabites call them Emim.[↗](../../account/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.2.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../account/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · That also is accounted a land of Rephaim: Rephaim dwelt therein aforetime; but the Ammonites call them Zamzummim, (Torah DEU.2.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../account/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And should a man full of talk be accounted right?[↗](../../account/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.11.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../account/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer Thee?[↗](../../account/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.40.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../account/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · Clubs are accounted as stubble; he laugheth at the rattling of the javelin.[↗](../../account/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.41.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../account/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **accountability** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Accountability means being responsible for what you do and being ready to explain it and accept the results: «taking accountability for a mistake».[↗](../../accountability/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) In government and work, accountability means that people in charge must explain their decisions to others and can be held to blame.[↗](../../accountability/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Owning up to breaking the vase showed real accountability.[↗](../../accountability/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Voters want accountability from their leaders.[↗](../../accountability/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Our class has a rota so there is accountability for tidying up.[↗](../../accountability/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The coach talked about accountability: everyone is responsible for the team.[↗](../../accountability/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The report called for more accountability in the council.[↗](../../accountability/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Taking accountability means saying sorry and fixing things.[↗](../../accountability/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **accountant** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An accountant is a person whose job is to keep and check the money records of a business or person, work out taxes and give advice about money.[↗](../../accountant/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My aunt is an accountant and loves working with numbers.[↗](../../accountant/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The accountant checked that the shop's money added up.[↗](../../accountant/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad sees an accountant once a year about his taxes.[↗](../../accountant/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · An accountant needs to be good at maths and careful.[↗](../../accountant/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The club's accountant showed that we made a profit of £200.[↗](../../accountant/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She trained to be an accountant after university.[↗](../../accountant/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **accoutrement** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal, often funny) Accoutrements are the extra things, clothes or equipment you have or carry for a particular activity or job.[↗](../../accoutrement/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Accoutrements can mean the things that usually go with something: the accoutrements of wealth.[↗](../../accoutrement/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The soldier checked his accoutrements before the march.[↗](../../accoutrement/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Toad bought every accoutrement for motoring.[↗](../../accoutrement/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The camping trip needed all sorts of accoutrements.[↗](../../accoutrement/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A big house with all the accoutrements of wealth.[↗](../../accoutrement/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She packed her painting accoutrements.[↗](../../accoutrement/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The knight's accoutrements gleamed in the sun.[↗](../../accoutrement/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He took his accoutrements from the wall also and strode out.[↗](../../accoutrement/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **accredited** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Officially approved as being good enough or meeting the required standard: an accredited school, an accredited course.[↗](../../accredited/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) Officially allowed to do a job or to be somewhere: an accredited journalist, an accredited diplomat.[↗](../../accredited/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) Given credit for something.[↗](../../accredited/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "The idea is accredited to her."[↗](../../accredited/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The swimming coach is accredited by the national swimming club.[↗](../../accredited/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Only accredited journalists could enter the press room.[↗](../../accredited/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Is the course accredited, so it counts for a real qualification?[↗](../../accredited/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The new nursery became accredited after an inspection.[↗](../../accredited/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The ambassador was accredited to the United Nations.[↗](../../accredited/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Look for an accredited first-aid course.[↗](../../accredited/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **accrue** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal, money) To grow or build up little by little over time, especially money such as interest.[↗](../../accrue/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) To come to someone as a benefit or result over time.[↗](../../accrue/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Interest accrues on the money in your savings account each month.[↗](../../accrue/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The late fees accrued until the library book was returned.[↗](../../accrue/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Points accrue every time you shop at that store.[↗](../../accrue/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Benefits accrue to those who practise every day.[↗](../../accrue/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She accrued a lot of holiday time at work.[↗](../../accrue/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Unpaid bills can accrue quickly.[↗](../../accrue/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The accrued interest was added to the total.[↗](../../accrue/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **accrued** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Built up or collected little by little over time: the interest accrued over the years.[↗](../../accrued/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal, money) Owed or earned but not yet paid: accrued interest, accrued holiday.[↗](../../accrued/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* (formal) The savings account accrued 12 dollars of interest.[↗](../../accrued/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Over the summer, the library fines accrued.[↗](../../accrued/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · (formal) Calculate the total interest accrued after three years.[↗](../../accrued/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum has accrued five extra days of holiday at work.[↗](../../accrued/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Dust had accrued on the old piano.[↗](../../accrued/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · (formal) The accrued points may be exchanged for a prize.[↗](../../accrued/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **accumulate** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To collect or gather more and more of something over time.[↗](../../accumulate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To grow larger by building up slowly.[↗](../../accumulate/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Snow accumulated on the roof overnight.[↗](../../accumulate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She accumulated 500 points in the game.[↗](../../accumulate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Dust accumulates under the bed.[↗](../../accumulate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · If you save £2 a week, you accumulate £20 in ten weeks.[↗](../../accumulate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Rubbish accumulated in the corner of the yard.[↗](../../accumulate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He accumulated a huge collection of stamps.[↗](../../accumulate/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **accumulated** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Accumulated means gathered or collected bit by bit over time.[↗](../../accumulated/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Accumulated (adjective) describes the total amount that has built up.[↗](../../accumulated/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Snow accumulated on the roof overnight.[↗](../../accumulated/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He accumulated 250 points in the game.[↗](../../accumulated/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Dust had accumulated under the bed.[↗](../../accumulated/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Her accumulated savings came to 80 pounds.[↗](../../accumulated/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Leaves accumulated in the gutter.[↗](../../accumulated/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Over the term, the class accumulated 40 stars.[↗](../../accumulated/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Rubbish accumulated on the beach after the storm.[↗](../../accumulated/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The Fox accumulated all that they had killed into one large heap and left to himself the smallest possible morsel.[↗](../../accumulated/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) … [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/page/6/) **7** [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/page/8/) … 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