gross
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Definition of gross
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1a(1) : glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness a gross error
(2) : out-and-out, utter a gross injustice
b : visible without the aid of a microscope a gross lesion
c archaic : immediately obvious Now to all sense 'tis gross you love my son.— William Shakespeare
2a : coarse in nature or behavior : unrefined has gross table manners
b : gravely deficient in civility or decency : crudely vulgar merely gross, a scatological rather than a pornographic impropriety— Aldous Huxley
c informal : inspiring disgust or distaste That sandwich looks gross.
3a : of, relating to, or dealing with general aspects or broad distinctions a gross outline of the plan
b : consisting of an overall total exclusive of deductions gross income — compare net
5 : made up of material or perceptible elements
7 archaic : not fastidious in taste : undiscriminating
gross
verbDefinition of gross (Entry 2 of 5)
: to earn or bring in (an overall total) exclusive of deductions (as for taxes or expenses) The movie grossed over 100 million dollars.
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noun (1)Definition of gross (Entry 3 of 5)
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noun (2)Definition of gross (Entry 4 of 5)
: an aggregate of 12 dozen things a gross of pencils
Gross
biographical name
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Definition of Gross (Entry 5 of 5)
David J(onathan) 1941– American physicist
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Synonyms & Antonyms for gross
Synonyms: Adjective
abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, evil, foul, fulsome, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, noxious, obnoxious, obscene, odious, offensive, rancid, repellent (also repellant), repugnant, repulsive, revolting, scandalous, shocking, sickening, ugly
Antonyms: Adjective
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Examples of gross in a Sentence
Adjective
They have suffered a gross injustice. She has a gross habit of chewing on the ends of her hair.Verb
They grossed $50,000 before taxes.
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The first known use of gross was in the 14th century
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gross
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English Language Learners Definition of gross
: very obvious or noticeable
: rude or offensive
: very disgusting
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Kids Definition of gross
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1 : noticeably bad : glaring a gross error
2 : disgusting a gross habit
3 : consisting of a whole before anything is subtracted gross earnings
4 : showing poor manners : vulgar
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nounKids Definition of gross (Entry 2 of 3)
: the whole before anything is deducted
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nounKids Definition of gross (Entry 3 of 3)
: twelve dozen
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Medical Definition of gross
1a : glaringly or flagrantly obvious
b : visible without the aid of a microscope : macroscopic gross lesions — compare occult
2 : growing or spreading with excessive or abnormal luxuriance
3 : of, relating to, or dealing with general aspects or broad distinctions important to understand the gross behavior of the sexually responding animal— A. C. Kinsey
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Legal Definition of gross
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1 : flagrant or extreme especially in badness or offensiveness : of very blameworthy character a gross violation of the rules of ethics a gross abuse of trust
2 : consisting of an overall total exclusive of deductions gross annual earnings — compare net
gross
nounLegal Definition of gross (Entry 2 of 3)
: overall total exclusive of deductions
1 : as a lump sum — see also lump sum alimony at alimony
2 : independently existing, belonging to a person, and not attached to land — see also easement in gross at easement
gross
transitive verbLegal Definition of gross (Entry 3 of 3)
: to earn or bring in (an overall total) exclusive of deductions (as for taxes or expenses)
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