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   great

   /ɡrāt/

   adjective

   • 1. of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average: "the article was of great interest" Similar considerablesubstantialpronouncedsizeablesignificantappreciableseriousexceptionalinordinateextraordinaryspeciallargebigextensiveexpansivebroadwidesizeableamplespaciousvastimmensehugeenormousgiganticmassivecolossalmammothmonstrousprodigioustremendousstupendousunlimitedboundlesscosmicinformal:humongouswhoppingwhopping greatthumpingthumping greatdirty greatwhackingwhacking greatginormousOpposite littlesmall
   • ▪ very large and imposing: "a great ocean between them" Similar magnificentimposingimpressiveawe-inspiringgrandsplendidmajesticmonumentalglorioussumptuousresplendentlavishbeautifulOpposite modest
   • ▪ used in names of animals or plants that are larger than similar kinds, e.g., great auk, greater flamingo.
   • ▪ (of a city) including adjacent urban areas: "Greater Cleveland"
   • 2. of ability, quality, or eminence considerably above the normal or average: "the great Italian conductor" Similar prominenteminentpreeminentimportantdistinguishedaugustillustriousnoblecelebratednotednotablenoteworthyfamousfamedhonoredesteemedreveredrenownedacclaimedadmiredwell knownleadingtophighhigh-rankingchiefmajormainprincipalcentralgiftedtalentedoutstandingforemostremarkableexceptionalhighly ratedfirst-rateincomparablesuperlativeunsurpassedunexcelledmatchlesspeerlessstararch-informal:major leagueOpposite minor
   • ▪ a title denoting the most important person of the name: "Alexander the Great"
   • ▪ very good or satisfactory; excellent: informal "wouldn't it be great to have him back?" Similar expertskillfulskilledadeptadroitaccomplishedtalentedfineablemasterlymasterbrilliantvirtuosomagnificentmarvelousoutstandingfirst classfirst rateelitesuperbproficientvery goodinformal:crackacewizardA1classhottop-notchstellarout of this worldmeandemonvulgar slang:shit hotenjoyableamusingdelightfullovelypleasantcongenialdivertingexcitingthrillingexcellentmarvelouswonderfulsuperbfirst-classfirst-rateadmirablefinesplendidvery goodgoodinformal:terrifictremendoussmashingfantasticfabulousfabsupersupercalifragilisticexpialidociousgloriousgrandmagicout of this worldcoolbrilliantbrillchampionbostingon fleekbonzerbeautinformal, dated:capitalwizardcorkingspiffingrippingcrackingtop-holetoppingchampionbeezerswellOpposite poorbad
   • ▪ (of a person) very skilled or capable in a particular area: informal "a brilliant man, great at mathematics"
   • 3. used to indicate that someone or something particularly deserves a specified description: "I was a great fan of Hank's" Similar enthusiasticeagerkeenzealousdevotedardentferventfanaticalpassionatededicateddiligentassiduousintenthabitualactivevehementheartywholeheartedcommittedwarmOpposite unenthusiastic
   • ▪ denoting the element of something that is the most important or the most worthy of consideration: "the great thing is the challenge" Similar powerfuldominantinfluentialstrongpotentformidableredoubtableleadingimportantillustrioustop-rankof the first rankfirst rateforemostmajormainchiefprincipalcapitalparamountprimaryimportantessentialcrucialcriticalpivotalvitalsalientsignificantbigchiefmainprincipalmajormost importantuppermostprimaryprimecardinalcentralkeysupremeparamountoverridingmomentousweightydominantconsequentialinformal:number oneOpposite minorinessential
   • ▪ used to reinforce another adjective of size or extent: "a great big grin" Similar veryextremelyexceedinglyexceptionallyespeciallytremendouslyimmenselyextraordinarilyremarkablyreallytrulyinformal:dirty
   • ▪ used to express surprise, admiration, or contempt, especially in exclamations: "you great oaf!" Similar absolutetotalutterout-and-outdownrightthoroughcompleteperfectpurepositiveprizedecidedarrantsheerrankunmitigatedunqualifiedunadulteratedunalloyedconsummateveritableegregiousinformal:thunderingrightproper
   • 4. (in names of family relationships) denoting one degree further removed upward or downward: "great-aunt"

   noun

   • 1. an important or distinguished person: "the Beatles, Bob Dylan, all the greats"
   • 2. another term for Literae Humaniores

   adverb

   • 1. excellently; very well: informal "we played awful, they played great"

   Word Origin Old Englishgrēat ‘big’, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch groot and German gross.

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   The meaning of GREAT is notably large in size : huge. How to use great in a sentence. notably large in size : huge; of a kind characterized by relative largeness —used in plant and animal names; elaborate, ample…

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   exceptionally outstanding; notable; remarkable: a great occasion. Synonyms: noteworthy. highly significant or consequential; important: the great issues in American history. Synonyms: critical, vital, momentous, serious, weighty. Antonyms: insignificant. distinguished; famous: a great inventor.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGREAT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   large in amount, size, or degree: an enormous great hole. The issue is of great importance to voters. The improvement in water standards over the last 50 years has been very great. A great many people would agree. the great majority of The great majority of (= almost all) people would agree.

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   As an adjective great describes things that are very good, large, or important — like a great movie, a great forest, or a great battle that changed the course of a war.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGREAT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Great means large in amount or degree. I'll take great care of it. Benjamin Britten did not live to a great age. Synonyms: extreme, considerable, excessive, high More Synonyms of great. 3.adjective B2. You use great to describe something that is important, famous, or exciting. ...the great cultural achievements of the past.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgreat adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   (informal) very good or pleasant. He's a great bloke. What a great goal! We had a great time in Madrid. You should have come along. It was great fun. You've done a great job. I think that's a great idea. It's a great way to meet new people. New Zealand is a great place to live. This is a great opportunity for us.

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   1. a. Very large in size, extent, or intensity: a great pile of rubble; a great storm. b. Of a larger size than other, similar forms: the great anteater. c. Large in quantity or number: A great throng awaited us. See Synonyms at large. d. Extensive in time or distance: a great delay; a great way off. 2. a.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of great – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A1. very good: We had a great time. I've had a great idea! Fewer examples. He's got a great sense of humour. It'd be great if we could meet next week. She did a great job of organizing the event. The resort has some great hotels and restaurants. You can't beat Pedro's for a great pizza. great adjective (IMPORTANT) B2. important or famous:

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    great (informal) very good; giving a lot of pleasure: We had a great time in Madrid. cool ( informal ) used to show that you admire or approve of something, often because it is fashionable, attractive, or different: I think their new song's really cool.

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