Accumulate:
1). To collect a large number of things over a long period of time.
2). Synonym: collect, add up, accrue, increase.
Antonym: disperse,dissipate, lessen.
3).
1. Accumulate: countable
Increase: uncountable
2. They have similar meaning about to become large number of something. In my opinion, they have a little difference such as:" increase" is meaning become large in amount or size in any time( can be short time, or long time) and " accumulate" is in a long period of time.
4).
1. Increase
2. Accumulate
5).
I will accumulate stamps which are from another countries.
Hi, Hang!
ReplyDeleteIt was difficult for me to answer the question (3.1 and 3.2). You and Maki have the same opinion about these question and I agree with two of you although my answers were a little different from yours.
Thank you.
See you on Monday!
Saori, I'm not sure about my answer of 3.1. I think we should discuss it in class, Thanks and have nice weekend....
ReplyDeletehey hang, differences between 2 words are very confusing!! and we have a little different answers for those question (such as you mentioned about time line when you described the words) so lets discuss it on monday!
ReplyDeleteHi Hang,
ReplyDeleteThe synonyms and antonyms you listed on the blog are precise. Let's talk about 3.1 tomorrow.