great

/ɡreɪt/

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Also a noun

Meaning

  1. Of very high quality, skill, or standard.

    • She gave a great performance that earned a standing ovation from the crowd.

  2. Large in amount, extent, intensity, or degree.

    • The project was completed with great difficulty after several technical delays.

  3. Remarkably prominent, distinguished, or historically significant.

    • He was recognized as one of the great architects of the modern era.

Collocations

  • great deal
  • great importance
  • great success
  • great pleasure

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Idioms

  • great minds think alike

    Said when two people reach the same idea or conclusion independently.

    We both brought the same dessert, proving that great minds think alike.