great

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¹ great /ˈgreɪt/ adjective

greater; greatest

¹ great

/ˈgreɪt/

adjective

greater; greatest

Britannica Dictionary definition of GREAT

a : very large in size : very big

— usually used before a noun

a great beast
We were surprised by the great size of the auditorium.
They traveled through a great stretch of wilderness.
a great cloud of smoke
A great crowd had formed in the city square.
the Great Wall of China
the Great Lakes
(US) The house has a large great room. [=a large room used for several different purposes]
(informal) They live in a great big house. [=a very large house]
(chiefly Brit) a huge/whopping great elephant

b — used in the names of animals that are larger than similar animals

: very large in amount or extent

The project will require a great amount of time and money.
He lived to a great age. [=he lived to be very old]
The show was a great [=big, huge] success.
It's been a great [=long] while since we last saw them.
He amassed a great [=large] fortune.
The building was restored at great expense.
a great quantity of fish
He explained in great [=much] detail how they had met.
These topics need to be discussed in greater [=more] depth and at greater length.
Our speed/strength/power became greater (and greater) as we went on.
He made a great deal of money. [=he made a large amount of money]
Things could be a great deal worse. [=things could be much worse]
He is supported by the great majority of voters. [=by most voters]

a : very strong

The low cost of these products gives them great appeal.
There is a very great need for reform.
They're in no great hurry to finish.
There is a great demand for his services.
She takes a great [=considerable] interest in everything her children do.
an actress of great charm
with great [=strongly felt] sadness/admiration/love
Is there any love greater than that between parent and child?
The whole matter must be treated with great care. [=very carefully]
His comments are true to a great extent. [=most of his comments are true]
This new tax affects everyone to a greater or lesser degree/extent. [=to some degree/extent]

b — used for emphasis before a noun that describes someone

I've always been a great admirer of his work. [=I have always admired his work very much]
They are great friends. [=they are very friendly]
I'm a great believer in the value of patience. [=I believe very much in the value of patience]

c : very important

This room is only used for great occasions. [=grand occasions, very important and formal occasions]

d : very bad : very extreme or severe

: better than good: such as

a : of the highest quality

b : very important and admired

c : very talented or successful

d informal : very enjoyable, favorable, etc. : excellent

“How was the movie?” “It was (really) great!”
It was the greatest.
The movie got great reviews.
We are having great weather this summer.
We had a great time on our vacation.
a great party/lecture/performance
an actress with great [=very good-looking] legs
It's great to see you again. = It's great seeing you again.
This restaurant is great for a quick meal. = This is a great restaurant for a quick meal.
The food tastes great!
Great work, everybody!
“I've passed the exam!” “That's great!”

— often used in the phrases feel great and look great

You look great in that hat. = That hat looks great on you.
Things aren't looking so great at this point.
He came home early because he wasn't feeling too great. [=he wasn't feeling well]
I feel great just being with her!