Kilo Lingo

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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This word is part of lesson 3.