Definition of great
1a : notably large in size : huge all creatures great and smallb : of a kind characterized by relative largeness —used in plant and animal names the great horned owlc : elaborate, ample great detail
2a : large in number or measure : numerous great multitudesb : predominant the great majority
3 : remarkable in magnitude, degree, or effectiveness great bloodshed
4 : full of emotion great with anger
5a : eminent, distinguished a great poetb : chief or preeminent over others —often used in titles Lord Great Chamberlainc : aristocratic, grand great ladies
6 : long continued a great while
8 : more remote in a family relationship by a single generation than a specified relative great-grandfather
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Examples of great in a Sentence
all creatures great and small
The project will require a great amount of time and money.
The building was restored at great expense.
a great quantity of fish
The low cost of these products gives them great appeal.
There is a very great need for reform.
They're in no great hurry to finish.
There is a great demand for his services.
an actress of great charm
Is there any love greater than that between parent and child?
Origin and Etymology of great
Middle English grete, from Old English grēat; akin to Old High German grōz large
Examples of great in a Sentence
We had some problems at first, but now things are going just great.
Keep up the good work. You're doing great!
Origin and Etymology of great
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Definition of great
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: an outstandingly superior or skillful person a tribute to the greats of baseball
Origin and Etymology of great
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GREAT Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of great for English Language Learners
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: very well
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Definition of great for English Language Learners
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: a very successful or admired person
GREAT Defined for Kids
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1 : very large in size : huge a great mountain
2 : large in amount a great crowd
3 : 1long 2 a great while
4 : much beyond the ordinary a great success
5 : important 1, distinguished a great artist
6 : very talented or successful She's great at diving.
7 : very good We had a great time.
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adverb He's greatly admired.Learn More about great
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