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Meaning of the word great in English

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great

US /ɡreɪt/
UK /ɡreɪt/
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Adjective

1.

of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average

Example:
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The company achieved great success this year.
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He has a great deal of experience in this field.
Synonym:
largebigenormoushugeimmense
2.

of an ability, quality, or intensity considerably above average

Example:
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She is a great singer.
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He showed great courage in the face of danger.
Synonym:
excellentsuperbwonderfulfantasticoutstanding
3.

important, significant, or distinguished

Example:
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He was one of the great leaders of his time.
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The discovery was of great importance to science.
Synonym:
importantsignificantdistinguishednotableprominent

Adverb

1.

very well or excellently

Example:
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The party went great!
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You did great on your presentation.
Synonym:
excellentlysuperblywonderfullyfantasticallysplendidly
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