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great G0237000 (grāt)adj. great·er, great·est 1. a. Very large in size, extent, or intensity: a great pile of rubble; a great storm.b. Of a larger size than other, similar forms: the great anteater.c. Large in quantity or number: A great throng awaited us. See Synonyms at large.d. Extensive in time or distance: a great delay; a great way off.2. a. Remarkable or outstanding in magnitude, degree, or extent: a great crisis; great anticipation.b. Of outstanding significance or importance: a great work of art.c. Chief or principal: the great house on the estate.d. Superior in quality or character; noble: a great man who dedicated himself to helping others.e. Powerful; influential: one of the great nations of the West.f. Eminent; distinguished: a great leader.3. Informal a. Very good; first-rate: We had a great time at the dance.b. Very skillful: She is great at algebra.c. Enthusiastic: a great lover of music.4. Being one generation removed from the relative specified. Often used in combination: a great-granddaughter.5. Archaic Pregnant.n.1. pl. greats or great One that is great: a composer considered among the greats.2. Music a. A division of most pipe organs, usually containing the most powerful ranks of pipes.b. A similar division of other organs.adv. Informal 1. Very well: got along great with the teacher.2. Used as an intensive with certain adjectives: a great big kiss.
[Middle English grete, from Old English grēat, thick, coarse.]
great′ly adv.great′ness n.greatest (ˈɡreɪtɪst) adj the superlative of greatnthe greatest slang an exceptional personThesaurus| Adj. | 1. | greatest - highest in qualitysterling, superlativesuperior - of high or superior quality or performance; "superior wisdom derived from experience"; "superior math students" |
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Synonyms for greatestadj highest in qualitySynonymsRelated Words |