grand

Meanings

• adjective

  Something grand is impressive and magnificent in size, quality, or character.

  - "The grandeur of the palace took my breath away."
  - "He gave a grand speech at the ceremony."
  - "The grand piano was the centerpiece of the concert."

• noun

  A grand is an old English unit of weight equal to 100 pounds.

  - "In the old days, a sack of flour weighed a grand."
  - "The farmer sold his wheat by the grand."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡɹænd/
   
   
   
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2. /ɡɹænd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grand
chand , hand , sand

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. gran (Scottish) : a type of coarse gravel or shingle
   

2. grand (Spanish) : a title of respect for a man
   

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Variants

List of all variants of grand that leads to same result
grand , grander , grandest , grandly , grandness , grandnesses , grands , Grand , Neosho , grand duchess , grand duchesses , grand duchies , grand duchy , grand duke , grand dukes , grand finale , grand finales , grand fir , grand firs , Grand Guignol , Grand Guignols

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Etymology

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Old English 'gran' meaning large, from 'grianan' meaning to shout or cry out, possibly due to the feeling of awe inspired by something large or impressive.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'grand' was once used to describe the size of a ship's cargo hold.

2. The term 'grand' was also used to describe a high-ranking official or nobleman in medieval Europe.

3. In some parts of Scotland, the term 'gran' is still used to describe a type of coarse gravel or shingle.

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Related Concepts

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1. magnificent: Something magnificent is impressive and beautiful in a grand way.

2. majestic: Something majestic is impressive and awe-inspiring in a grand way.

3. imposing: Something imposing is impressive and intimidating in a grand way.

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Culture

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The term 'grand' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to describe something impressive, majestic, or imposing. In art, grandiose buildings and landscapes have been depicted to evoke a sense of awe and wonder. In music, grandiose titles such as 'Grand Ole Opry' and 'Grand Opera' reflect the majesty and scale of the performances.

How to Memorize "grand"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize 'grand', imagine something large and impressive, like a majestic mountain or a grand palace.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grand' with something impressive and majestic, like a king or a queen.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Grand is Great' to remember that 'grand' means impressive.

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