major
/ˈmeɪdʒɚ/
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Also a noun and a verb
Meaning
Important, serious, or significant in size, extent, or influence.
Traffic was delayed on the interstate due to a major accident.
Have the researchers announced any major discoveries this year?
Collocations
- major role
- major problem
- major change
- major factor
Synonyms
Antonyms
Meaning
The main subject a student studies in college, or a student who studies that subject.
She chose computer science as her major during her sophomore year.
Are you a history major or an English major?
A commissioned military officer ranking immediately above a captain and below a lieutenant colonel.
The major gave a short welcome speech to the new officers.
How many majors were promoted to lieutenant colonel after the review?
Collocations
- college major
- declare a major
- double major
Synonyms
- concentration
Meaning
To specialize in a particular academic subject at a college or university.
He decided to major in economics before switching to business administration.
Are you planning on majoring in chemistry next semester?
How it's used
This means “study as your main subject in college”
- major in history
“major in it.”
She chose to major in psychology after taking an introductory course.
Synonyms
- specialize