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adjective
A1
US /ˈɡɹeɪt/
Taking up a lot of space; large.
formal, literary, often, poetic
Taking up a lot of space; large.
Much, more than usual.
formal, literary, often, poetic
Intensifying a word or expression, used in mild oaths.
UK, formal, informal, literary, often, poetic
Very good; excellent; wonderful; fantastic.
informal
Important, consequential.
Involving more generations than the qualified word implies — as many extra generations as repetitions of the word great (from 1510s).
Arising from or possessing idealism; admirable; commanding; illustrious; eminent.
Impressive or striking.
Much in use; favoured.
Of much talent or achievements.
Doing or exemplifying (a characteristic or pursuit) on a large scale; active or enthusiastic.
Forms
comparative
greater
superlative
greatest
Example sentences
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You are the great love of my life.
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great
A person of major significance, accomplishment or acclaim.
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great
Expression of gladness and content about something.
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great
Very well (in a very satisfactory manner).