Word
grand
Phoneticsgrand
US/ˈɡɹænd/
UK/ɡɹˈænd/
Definitions
01impressive or large
B1 · Intermediate
adj. impressive, large, or important in appearance or style.
adj. magnificent and imposing in appearance, size, or style.
日本語:壮大な※
“The hotel had a grand staircase that led up to the ballroom.”
“The architect's grand design for the new library incorporated soaring glass ceilings and vast open spaces for public study.”
Synonyms
02fine or okay
B2 · Upper Intermediate British English · Dialect · Informal
adj. used to say that something is fine, good, or acceptable.
adj. denoting that a situation or object is satisfactory or excellent; highly common in specific regional dialects.
“Don't worry about the mess; it's all grand.”
“If you can finish the report by tomorrow morning, that would be grand.”
Antonyms
03a piano
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Music
n. a large piano with a horizontal body and three legs.
n. a large piano with the strings and soundboard arranged horizontally in a harp-shaped case.
“The concert hall featured a beautiful black grand in the center of the stage.”
“The soloist insisted on performing on a concert grand, citing the superior resonance required for the Rachmaninoff piece.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “grand” in context.
Verb
01. cost a grand
“The repairs on my car are going to cost at least a grand.”
verb + noun
02. drop a grand
“He dropped a grand on a new designer watch he didn't really need.”
verb + noun
03. earn a grand
“She managed to earn a grand in just one week of freelance work.”
verb + noun
04. owe a grand
“He still owes me a grand from the money I lent him last summer.”
verb + noun
05. save a grand
“If we stay at a cheaper hotel, we could save a grand on the total trip.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. cool grand
“He walked away from the poker table with a cool grand in his pocket.”
adj + noun
Preposition
07. for a grand
“I managed to sell my old motorbike for a grand.”
prep + noun
08. under a grand
“It is hard to find a decent used car for under a grand these days.”
prep + noun
Usage
The plural form is usually 'grand' rather than 'grands' when used with a number.
Pitfall
It costs five grands
It costs five grand
When used as a unit of currency, the word does not take an 's' in the plural.
Real-World Examples
“For people who would consider spending two grand on a phone, this is a good option.” “I hadn’t even written my first article before forking out a grand.” Word family
NOUN
Idioms
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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