Meaning
Very large and impressive, in a way that makes people admire it.
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Word origin
From Old French grand, from Latin grandis, meaning full-grown or big.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- grandis
- English cognates
- grandeur
Examples
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"Grand" means large and impressive, not just big.
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Buildings are often described as grand.
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In everyday British speech "grand" can also mean very good.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 3: grand, ow, stage and 7 more words.