grand
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.impressive, large, or important in appearance or style.
adj.magnificent and imposing in appearance, size, or style.
Simple“The hotel had a grand staircase that led up to the ballroom.”
In context“The architect's grand design for the new library incorporated soaring glass ceilings and vast open spaces for public study.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“Don't worry about the mess; it's all grand.”
In context“If you can finish the report by tomorrow morning, that would be grand.”
Teacher's tipThis sense is extremely common in Ireland and parts of Northern England to mean 'fine' or 'no problem'.
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“The concert hall featured a beautiful black grand in the center of the stage.”
In context“The soloist insisted on performing on a concert grand, citing the superior resonance required for the Rachmaninoff piece.”
Synonymsgrand piano
“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.”