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great

1 of 3adjective
/ɡɹeɪt/
Forms:greater,greatest
1

exceptionally large in degree or amount

A2
  • The storm caused a great deal of damage to the coastal town.
  • He showed great interest in the topic, asking many questions during the lecture.
  • His great courage in the face of danger inspired everyone.
  • Her great talent in music was evident from a young age.
  • His great enthusiasm for the project was evident in every meeting.
Synonyms:
prodigioustitanicprettyenormouscolossalstupendousappreciablemassiveuncommonhugebigheftysubstantialimmenseextensivewidemonumentalvasttremendousconsiderablehumongoussizable
2

worthy of being approved or admired

A2
  • He's a great boss, always listening to his employees' ideas.
  • My parents are great, they always support me in everything I do.
  • She's a great friend, always there when you need her.
  • That's a great idea for a startup, I think it will be very successful.
  • This restaurant is great, the food and service are excellent.
Synonyms:
remarkableawesomehowlingslap-upbang-upradiantimpressivewondrousgnarlyfinemassivesingularunrealkeenstandoutcorkingnotableterrificexcellentgloriousoutstandingmarveloussuperbshiningincrediblemagnificentbrilliantgrandbullyniftypeachyspectacularwonderfuldazzlingstunningluminoussplendidnot bad(p)tremendousamazinggoldenextraordinaryphenomenalold(a)neatcrackingnoteworthyrattlingstellarexceptionaldandygroovyfantasticfabuloussmashingproudswell
3

notable for its larger-than-average size or scale, often used to describe particular species of plants and animals

  • The great white shark is a powerful predator of the ocean.
  • In the forest, we spotted a great horned owl perched high in the trees.
  • The great blue heron stood silently in the shallow waters, waiting for a fish.
  • Tourists flock to see the great redwood trees, marveling at their immense height.
  • The great basin rattlesnake is known for its distinctive rattle and impressive size.
Synonyms:
giant
4

significantly influential or impactful

  • The great leader's decisions shaped the future of the nation.
  • Her great achievements in science earned her numerous awards.
  • The great discovery revolutionized the field of medicine.
  • His great influence on the community was evident in the many projects he initiated.
  • The great event was celebrated with much fanfare and joy.
Synonyms:
impactfultransformativepowerfuloutstandinginfluential
5

(of names) signifying large size or major importance, often highlighting prominence or distinction

  • Alfred the Great defended England against Viking invasions and fostered education.
  • The Great Lakes form the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth by total area.
  • The Great Wall of China stretches over thousands of miles and has historical significance.
  • Alexander the Great is remembered for his vast empire and military genius.
  • Great Britain played a pivotal role in world history during the height of its empire.
6

refering to a family member who is one generation further back than the usual term

  • My great-grandmother often shares fascinating stories from her childhood.
  • We visited our great-uncle during the holidays and enjoyed his tales of family history.
  • She was thrilled to meet her great-grandchild for the first time.
  • The heirloom was passed down from her great-aunt and held significant sentimental value.
  • He proudly introduced his great-nephew at the family reunion, marveling at how the family had grown.