Great Meaning and Definition

Pronunciation

/greɪt/ ☔️

Part of Speech

Adjective

Definition

Excelling or surpassing others; superior or of high quality.

Examples

• She was a great singer.
• The chef added a great deal of flavor to the dish.

Synonyms

• Excellent
• Superb
• Outstanding

Antonyms

• Poor
• Bad
• Mediocre

Etymology

The word “Great” is derived from the Old English word “grēat”, which means “large” or “mighty”.

Usage Notes

When used as an adjective, “Great” often intensifies the meaning of another adjective or adverb. For example, “a great success” or “to run great distances”.

Cultural References

In the TV show “Friends”, the character Joey Tribbiani says “How you doin’? Great!” as a catchphrase.

Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases

• Great job!

  A phrase used to express approval or satisfaction.

• Great minds think alike.

  A phrase used to express agreement or common sense.

Related Words or Phrases

• Fantastic
• Exceptional

Collocations

• Great fun
• Great music

Frequency of Use

“Great” is a common adjective in Modern English, often used to express enthusiasm or approval.

Common Misspellings

• Greit
• Greah