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Meaning of the word giant in English

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giant

US /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/
UK /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/
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Noun

1.

an imaginary being of superhuman size and strength

Example:
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The fairy tale featured a benevolent giant who helped the villagers.
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The brave knight faced the fearsome giant in battle.
Synonym:
colossusgoliathtitanmammothbehemoth
2.

a person or thing of very great size or importance

Example:
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The company is a giant in the tech industry.
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He was a literary giant of the 20th century.
Synonym:
powerhousemogulmagnatetitanleader

Adjective

1.

of very great size or extent; huge

Example:
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They built a giant skyscraper in the city center.
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The company made a giant leap in technology.
Synonym:
hugeenormousmassivecolossalmammoth
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