Mass
Mass noun - The main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts.
Usage example: when taking pictures, focus your attention on the mass of the main subject
Total is a synonym for mass. In some cases you can use "Total" instead the word "Mass" as a noun or an adjective or a verb.
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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Teal'c was bitten by a bug whose venom would have converted his total body mass into more bugs.
Source: Viral Transformation - The mobster is impressed with the engineer's work and casually kills him before telling his mooks that once he mass-produces the Preacher, he will have total control of the weapons black market.
Source: Shoot The Builder -
One such supporter, a Prum named Lilly, easily totes around a pack four or five times her total body mass.
Source: Human Pack Mule
Cite this Source
Total and Mass. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/mass/total
Mass & Total. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/mass/total>.
Total or Mass. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/mass/total.
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