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/ˈɡɹeɪ.tə(ɹ)/

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adjective

Relatively large in scale, size, extent, number (i.e. having many parts or members) or duration (i.e. relatively long); very big.

Examples :

"A great storm is approaching our shores."

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Of larger size or more importance than others of its kind.

Examples :

"the great auk"

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(qualifying nouns of family relationship) Involving more generations than the qualified word implies — as many extra generations as repetitions of the word great (from 1510s). [see Derived terms]

Examples :

"great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, great-great-great-grandfather"

family language

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adjective

(followed by 'with') Pregnant; large with young; full of.

Examples :

"great with child"

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(except with 'friend' and similar words such as 'mate','buddy') Intimate; familiar.

Examples :

"Having worked closely together on the project for months, they developed a greater understanding of each other's working styles. "

human person family character attitude

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Extreme or more than usual.

Examples :

"great worry"

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Of significant importance or consequence; important.

Examples :

"a great decision"

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(applied to actions, thoughts and feelings) Arising from or possessing idealism; admirable; superior; commanding; heroic; illustrious; eminent.

Examples :

"a great deed"

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Impressive or striking.

Examples :

"a great show of wealth"

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Much in use; favoured.

Examples :

"Poetry was a great convention of the Romantic era."

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(applied to persons) Endowed with extraordinary powers; of exceptional talents or achievements; uncommonly gifted; able to accomplish vast results; remarkable; strong; powerful; mighty; noble.

Examples :

"a great hero, scholar, genius, philosopher, writer etc."

person character ability achievement quality being

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Title referring to an important leader.

Examples :

"Alexander the Great"

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Doing or exemplifying (a characteristic or pursuit) on a large scale; active or enthusiastic.

Examples :

"She showed a greater enthusiasm for art projects than for math homework. "

quality achievement character attitude

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(often followed by 'at') Skilful or adroit.

Examples :

"You are great at singing."

ability character quality

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Very good; excellent; wonderful; fantastic (from 1848).

Examples :

"Dinner was great."

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Intensifying a word or expression, used in mild oaths.

Examples :

"Great Scott!"