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great

n.
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈɡɹeɪt// UK //ɡɹˈeɪt// great Archaic General-service Informal Music
Definition

n. very good, large, or important. You use it to show that you are impressed or happy with something.

n. notably large in size, intensity, or importance; also used as a common intensifier for positive quality.


SIMPLE

We had a great time at the party last night.

CONTEXTUAL

The city offers a great variety of restaurants, ranging from street food to fine dining.

COMPLEX

While the project was a great success in terms of public relations, the financial returns were significantly lower than the board had initially projected.

Usage

Commonly used as an attributive adjective before a noun or as a predicative adjective after a linking verb.

Pitfall

He is a more great playerHe is a greater playerAs a one-syllable adjective, 'great' uses the suffix '-er' for comparatives rather than the word 'more'.

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