great
/ɡreɪt/
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Translation
Very good, or very large in size or amount.
Word origin
From Old English great, meaning big or thick, which later grew to mean very good as well.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- great
Examples
had great party.
"Great" shows the time was very good and fun.
is great mountain behind town.
Here "great" means very big in size.
is great singer.
"Great" shows she sings very well indeed.
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