great — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

great (/ɡreɪt/)

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🔊 /ɡreɪt/

Meaning

Meaning: very good; large

Very good or enjoyable, or very large in size or amount.

Examples

🗣 We had a great time at the festival, dancing and laughing until very late.

Etymology

From Old English ‘grēat’ (big, coarse), of West Germanic origin.

How & Where It’s Used

Means both ‘excellent’ and ‘large or important’, as in great leader.

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Tags: quality, common

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