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great

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

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.

Synonyms
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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