mega

adjective

\ ˈme-gə

Definition of mega

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : vast a mega electronics store

2 : of the highest level of rank, excellence, or importance a number one hit made her mega

mega-

combining form

variants: or meg-

Definition of mega- (Entry 2 of 2)

1a : great : large megaspore

b : greatly surpassing others of its kind megahit

2 : million (10⁶) megohm megacycle

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Examples of mega in a Sentence

Adjective

an actor who has become a mega celebrity I will never understand why people build those mega houses on tiny lots.

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Perhaps viewers really are enamored—maybe Hobbs & Shaw will be the dawn of yet another mega-popular franchise. — David Sims, The Atlantic, "Hobbs & Shaw Is Loud, Silly, and Pointless," 2 Aug. 2019 One is a handsome and famous U.S. soccer star whose chiseled features seem certain to guarantee him endless mega-rich endorsement deals. — Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, "'See You Soon': Film Review," 23 July 2019 The latest high-profile, mega-project from restaurateur, and part-time Coronado resident, Sam Fox (North Italia, Flower Child, Blanco Tacos + Tequila and founder of True Food Kitchen). — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Why Coronado is San Diego County’s next A-list dining destination," 6 June 2019 The antagonist in this scenario is Elmo Shepherd, yet another mega-rich titan who has plans for the digital afterlife that conflict with those of the Forthrast clan. — Paul Di Filippo, Dallas News, "In Neal Stephenson's 'Fall,' there is life after death," 18 June 2019 Nope, that wasn’t one of those mega floats that appeared in a backyard pool in Maryland. — Natalie Dreier, ajc, "Out for a swim: Fire department rescues cow that fell into pool," 31 May 2018 While the regular size pool floats will set you back about $20 to $30, each one of these mega-floats retails for $149.98 at Sam’s Club stores and on their website. — Lyndsey Matthews, Cosmopolitan, "This Rainbow Unicorn Pool Float Fits Six People, Is Where The Party's At," 9 Mar. 2018 Though the Carnival environment remained safe for more mega-floats. — NOLA.com, "37 nutty Mardi Gras dance and marching groups ... and counting," 1 Feb. 2018 The antagonist in this scenario is Elmo Shepherd, yet another mega-rich titan who has plans for the digital afterlife that conflict with those of the Forthrast clan. — Paul Di Filippo, Dallas News, "In Neal Stephenson's 'Fall,' there is life after death," 18 June 2019

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