# great

/ˈɡɹeɪt/ (US) · /ɡɹˈeɪt/ (UK) · CEFR A1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/great
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

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

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

## Examples

- We had a great time at the party last night.
- The city offers a great variety of restaurants, ranging from street food to fine dining.
- While the project was a great success in terms of public relations, the financial returns were significantly lower than the board had initially projected.

## Pitfalls

- Not "He is a more great player" but "He is a greater player" — As a one-syllable adjective, 'great' uses the suffix '-er' for comparatives rather than the word 'more'.

## Usage notes

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

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