English Reference
Noun

great

n.
A1 Beginner Oxford US /ˈɡɹeɪt/ UK /ɡɹˈeɪt/ great Music

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 player

As a one-syllable adjective, 'great' uses the suffix '-er' for comparatives rather than the word 'more'.

Usage great deal · great way · great example

This entry
Level A1 · Beginner
Frequency Very common
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