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Meaning ofgreatin English

great

Pluralgreats
Comparative Adjectivegreater
Superlative Adjectivegreatest

Definitions

Adjective
1. relatively large in scale; size
2. larger or more important than others
  The city has a great library with many books.
3. exceptionally good; wonderful
  The fireworks display was great and lasted all night.
4. on a large scale; active or enthusiastic
  The company is having a great sale with many discounts.
5. involving multiple generations; family relationships
  The family has a great tradition of gathering for holidays.
6. of significant importance; having major consequences
  The new policy has great implications for the environment.
7. showing idealism; admirable and superior
  The charity worker is a great inspiration to many people.
8. endowed with exceptional talents; remarkably gifted
  The musician was great at playing the piano and composing music.
9. a title for an important leader; high rank
  The king was a great ruler, loved by his people and respected by other leaders.
10. skilful or adroit (at something)
  The athlete was great at handling the ball during the game.
11. intensifying a word; informal expression
  The weather is going to be great today, extremely sunny and warm.
12. large; taking much space
  The hotel room was great, with a huge bed and a large balcony.
13. important; having significant consequences
  The new law has great significance for the country's future.
14. highly admired; possessing idealism
  The artist's great talent was evident in her beautiful paintings.
15. impressive or attention-grabbing
  The concert was great, with a huge crowd and amazing performances.
16. widely used or popular
  The company's great software is used by many businesses around the world.
17. describing pregnancy or fullness; obsolete usage
  The woman looked great in her new dress, feeling confident and beautiful.
18. indicating intimacy; familiar relationship
  The family has a great bond, always supporting each other.
19. unusually big; more than expected
  The stadium has a great capacity to hold thousands of spectators.
20. exceptionally talented or accomplished
  The musician's great skill on the guitar earned her a recording contract.
Interjection
1. expressing sarcasm; ironic tone
  Oh great, just what I needed, another bill to pay.
2. expressing gladness or excitement
  That's great, I'm so happy for you!
3. used sarcastically; to convey irony
  Oh great, just what I needed, another traffic jam.
Noun
1. indicating an additional generation (in family relationships)
  My great aunt is a kind and gentle person.
2. a person of major significance; achievement
  The great scientist made groundbreaking discoveries in her field.
3. a main pipe organ division; loudest part
  The organ console has a great that controls the entire sound system.
Adverb
1. meaning very well; satisfactory manner
  The singer performed great at the concert, receiving a standing ovation.

Compounds / Phrases

great-hearted great deal greatsword greatcoat a great deal great-nephew great-niece great ape great outdoors great-pox great-aunt great-uncle greatcoats