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gross

/ɡɹəʊs/
Meanings
  • adjective

    1. Having a strong, unpleasant, or offensive odor, taste, or appearance.

    - "The garbage bin was gross."
    - "The smell of the old cheese was gross."
    - "The sight of the injured animal was gross."
  • adjective

    2. Belonging to the body, especially when considered impolite or unpleasant to discuss.

    - "The topic of bodily functions is gross."
    - "Don't be gross, cover your mouth when you cough."
    - "Gross things like picking your nose should not be done in public."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɡɹoʊs/



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Antonyms

fine , microscopic , net
Synonyms

aggregate , entire , overall , total , whole , appalling , egregious , flagrant , serious , shameful , bulky , fat , great , large , obese , clear , obvious , coarse , impure , obscene , rude , vulgar , coarse , rough , unrefined , disgusting , gro , grody , grotty , nasty , revolting , yucky , dull , witless , heavy , thick , macroscopic
Rhymes
Words rhyming with gross
moss , loss , dross , cross , frost , toast
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Gross (German) : large, great

  2. Gross (Scots) : happy, contented

Variants
List of all variants of gross that leads to same result
gross , grosser , grossest , grossly , grossness , grossnesses , grossed , grossers , grosses , grossing , David Gross , David J Gross , David J. Gross , David Jonathan Gross , Gross , gross anatomies , gross anatomy , gross domestic product , gross domestic products , gross national product , gross national products , gross-out , gross-outs , gross out , grossed out , grosses out , grossing out
Forms
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grosser, grossest, grossly

Etymology
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Old English 'gros,' meaning 'clumsy,' 'heavy,' or 'unrefined.' The modern meaning of 'gross' as 'offensive' or 'unpleasant' developed in the late 19th century.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'gross national product' refers to the total value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a given year.

  2. The term 'gross income' refers to an individual's total earnings before taxes and deductions.

  3. In the United States, the term 'gross' is often used to describe the amount of money earned before taxes, while 'net' refers to the amount after taxes.

Related Concepts
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  1. Obscene: Related to or involving matters that are considered morally or socially offensive, often used interchangeably with 'gross' but with a stronger connotation.

  2. Offensive: Causing or intending to cause offense or displeasure, often used interchangeably with 'gross' but with a more general meaning.

Culture
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In literature and art, 'gross' often represents the opposite of beauty or refinement. In music, 'gross' is sometimes used to describe heavy or offensive genres. In everyday life, 'gross' is often used to express disgust or displeasure.

How to Memorize "gross"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a strong, unpleasant odor or a disgusting sight to associate with the word 'gross.' Imagine a dirty, cluttered room or a pile of rotting food.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'gross' with words like 'disgusting,' 'unpleasant,' 'offensive,' or 'revolting.' Remember that 'gross' things are things that make you feel uncomfortable or queasy.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Gross is a smell that's Gross and Offensive, Repulsive, and Sometimes Disgusting.'

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