great

Meanings

• adjective

  Exceptional or excellent in size, quantity, number, or quality.

  - "The great wall of China is a marvel of ancient engineering."
  - "The great success of the company was due to its innovative products."
  - "He is a great leader, respected by all his team members."

• adjective

  Large in size, extent, or capacity.

  - "The great lake covered an area of over 1,000 square miles."
  - "The great oak tree in the park was over 300 years old."
  - "The great fortune left by the deceased was distributed among the needy."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡɹeɪt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

mediocre , mediocre , ordinary , tiny

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Synonyms

gr8 , grt

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with great
mate , fate , state , mate

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Variants

List of all variants of great that leads to same result
great , greater , greatest , greats , great ape , great apes , great auk , great auks , great-aunt , great-aunts , Great Bear , Great Bears , great blue heron , great blue herons , great circle , great circles , Great Dane , Great Danes

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Forms

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greats, greater, greatest

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'græt' meaning 'large' or 'big'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'great' was used extensively in medieval Europe to describe the size and power of kings and emperors.

2. The term 'great' was also used in the Middle Ages to describe the size of an area or a quantity of goods.

3. The term 'great' has been used in various languages throughout history to describe exceptional things, including Old English 'græt', Latin 'magnus', and Greek 'megas'.

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Related Concepts

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1. magnificent: Related to great in the sense of being impressive and beautiful.

2. grand: Related to great in the sense of being large and impressive.

3. excellent: Related to great in the sense of being of high quality.

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Culture

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The term 'great' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to describe exceptional individuals, events, or things. In literature, 'great' has been used to describe heroes, kings, and gods. In art, 'great' works often depict grandeur, power, and majesty. In music, 'great' compositions are those that evoke strong emotions and leave a lasting impression.

How to Memorize "great"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, impressive object, such as a mountain or a castle, to remember the meaning of 'great'.
   - Imagine a large, sprawling map to remember that 'great' can mean extensive in size or scope.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'great' with the feeling of awe or admiration to help remember its meaning.
   - Think of a superlative form, such as 'the greatest', to remember that 'great' is used to describe exceptional things.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Gigantic, Grand, Awesome, Terrific, Excellent' to help remember the meaning of 'great'.

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