Definition Synonyms
Definition of great - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
- She did a great job on the project.
2.
sizevery large in size or extent
- The great mountain loomed over the valley.
3.
importanceof significant importance or consequence
- Winning the award was a great achievement.
4.
fameRare famous or admired for skill or talentRare
- He is a great musician known worldwide.
Adverb
1.
- She performed great in the competition.
2.
extentto a very large extent or degree
- The changes greatly improved the safety of the bridge.
Noun
1.
important personperson of major significance or accomplishment
- Marie Curie is remembered as a great of science.
2.
family relationshipsTECH. word meaning one extra generation in ancestral titlesTECH.
- In family trees, great adds one generation, as in great-grandmother.
3.
musicTECH. the main division in a pipe organTECH.
- The organist played a piece on the great.
Expressions with great
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conveys sarcasm or annoyance about a situation
Oh great, it's raining again.
significant point of division or difference
The issue of climate change has become a great divide in politics.
the afterlife or life after death
Many believe in the great beyond after passing away.
very large in a way that is surprising or annoying
He brought a dirty great dog into the house!
physically fit and healthy
After months of training, she's in great shape.
feel very pleased or satisfied about something you do or have
She takes great pride in her artwork.
achieved with significant cost or sacrifice
The victory was at great expense to the team.
incur significant costs
She went to great expense to ensure the event was perfect.
make a lot of effort to achieve something
She will go to great lengths to ensure her children are happy.
achieve significant progress or improvement
The company has made great strides in reducing its carbon footprint.
in a very public way meant to attract much attention
The new smartphone model was introduced with great fanfare last summer.
in a situation with low chances of success
She won the race against great odds.
aim to achieve high standards or success
He dared to be great in his academic pursuits.
death makes everyone equal regardless of status
In the end, death is the great leveller.
small beginnings can lead to great achievements
Remember, from little acorns great oaks grow.
perform exceptionally well or be very successful
The team is going great guns this season.
including all sizes or types
The zoo has animals great and small.
very skilled at sexual activities
She said her new boyfriend is great in bed.
intelligent people have similar ideas
When we both suggested the same solution, I said, 'Great minds think alike.'
shows your actions are admirable or praiseworthy
Your honesty in returning the wallet does you great credit.
very large or heavy book
It's a thumping great book that weighs a ton.
something not important or valuable to lose
Losing that old chair is no great loss.
happens very rarely or infrequently
I only see him once in a great while.
value or regard something as very important or significant
She sets great store by honesty in all her relationships.
Origin of great
Old English, great (big, large)
Terms with great included in their meaning
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size
of great size or extent
distance
at a great distance in space
speed
quickly with great speed
physical weight
having great weight
tall
of great vertical extent
duration
for a great amount of time
physical length
having great distance from end to end
duration
lasting for a great amount of time
strength
capable of producing great physical force
buildings
having a great vertical extent
intensity
to a very great degree or extent
distance
at a great distance from here
intensity
extremely or to a great extent
physical width
having great width from side to side
precision
with great attention to detail
mythology
mythical human of very great size and strength
altitude
at or to a great height
value
having great significance or value
size
of considerable or relatively great size
quantity
not as great in amount or degree
measurement
not very great in amount or degree
distance
over a great distance in space
amount
to a great degree or in a large amount
degree
great degree or extent of
Examples of great in a sentence
Her performance in the play was simply great. The great ocean stretched beyond the horizon. A great forest surrounded the ancient castle. The discovery had a great impact on science. His great influence shaped the company's future. She became a great artist, admired by all.
The great scientist received numerous awards for his work. He did great in his final exams. The team played great despite the weather conditions. He performed great under pressure. The team worked great together. In literature, Shakespeare is a great whose works are timeless. The hall of fame honors the greats of the sports world. My great-great-grandmother was a pioneer in this town. She discovered her great-great-uncle's letters in the attic. The great was meticulously tuned for the concert. She marveled at the intricate design of the great.
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- French:excellent, très bien, ...
- German:großartig, super, ...
- Italian:ottimo, benissimo, ...
- Spanish:excelente, de maravilla, ...
- Portuguese:ótimo, muito bem, ...
- Chinese:极好的, 非常好, ...
- Japanese:素晴らしい, すごく, ...
- Arabic:رَائِع, بِشَكل رائِع, ...
- Hebrew:נִפְלָא, הֵיטֵב, ...
- Russian:отличный, отлично, ...
- Ukrainian:відмінний, чудово, ...
- Hindi:शानदार, बहुत अच्छा, ...
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