i Register
In some senses, massive is marked as informal, slang, colloquial. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ.
against, apathetic, bad, developed, involved, large, many, most
The massive developed nations agreed to reduce carbon emissions at the climate conference.
VERB + MASSIVE
came, caused, causes, destroyed, harvest, say, wearing
The earthquake caused massive damage to buildings throughout the city.
MASSIVE + NOUN
amounts, awes, carbon, corn, coverup, dimwit, earthquake, everyone
The massive amounts of plastic waste in the ocean have become a serious global problem.
PREP.
in, in, up
There was a massive increase in prices at the grocery store last month.
ADV.
inherently, truly
The new shopping mall is truly massive, with over 500 stores and restaurants.