major in English: Very big or very important, especially next to smaller ones of the same kind. (adjective)

Translation

Very big or very important, especially next to smaller ones of the same kind.

Word origin

From Latin maior, meaning greater, the comparative form of magnus, great.

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A major problem is a big and serious one.

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The major roads are the biggest ones.

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Here "major" means her part was one of the most important.

important

Having a big effect, or mattering a lot to people.

main

The biggest or most important one.

big

Large in size, amount, or importance.

great

Very good, or very large in size or amount.

small

Little in size or amount, not big.

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