great

great · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Of a large size, amount, or intensity.

  2. 2.

    Of ability, quality, or eminence considerably above average.

  3. 3.

    (informal) Very good; excellent.

  4. 4.

    Important or distinguished.

  5. 5.

    Denoting family relationships one generation removed.

  6. 6.

    An important or distinguished person.

  7. 7.

    (informal) Very well.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    great deal — A large amount.
  • •
    to a great extent — Largely; mostly.
  • •
    great minds think alike — Said when people have the same idea.
  • •
    no great shakes — Not very good or special.
  • •
    Great Britain — England, Scotland, and Wales.
  • •
    the Great — Title for notable rulers (e.g., Peter the Great).

Related words

Antonyms: little, poor, small, terrible
See also: big, excellent, greater, greatest
Synonyms: big, excellent, large, wonderful

Etymology

From Old English great ("thick, coarse, big"), from Proto-Germanic *grautaz.