greatest

great-est · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Superlative form of great; of the most importance, size, or degree.

  2. 2.

    Most excellent or outstanding.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    the greatest of all time (GOAT) — the best ever in a particular field
  • •
    greatest hits — a compilation of the most popular songs
  • •
    one's greatest fear — the thing someone fears most
  • •
    to the greatest extent — as much as possible

Related words

Antonyms: least, smallest, worst
See also: best, great, greater
Synonyms: best, foremost, largest, supreme

Etymology

Superlative form of Old English grēat ("big, coarse, stout"). The suffix -est denotes the superlative degree.