great
gb/ɡɹˈeɪt/ us/ɡɹˈeɪt/
A1
Englisch
~ 200
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
adjective
A1
property
1
Very good or impressive
Very good or of high quality.
Verwendungsmuster:
[something] is great
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'great' with 'big' when talking about size; 'great' in this sense means 'very good', not physically large.
Synonyme
excellent (Slightly more formal and emphatic than 'great'.)
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wonderful (Adds a warmer, more emotional tone than 'great'.)
Antonyme
terrible (Indicates extremely bad quality, the opposite of 'great'.)
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poor (Indicates low quality or standard.)
Wortverbindungen
great job
|great idea
|great time
|great deal
|great success
Themen
daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Beispiele
- You did a great job on the presentation.
- That was a great movie we saw last night.
- We had a great time at the party.
- This restaurant serves great food.
- It’s a great opportunity for your career.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The food is great.
- She is a great teacher.
- We had a great day.
- This book is great.
- He is a great singer.
adjective
B1
property
2
Very large in size or extent
Very big in size, number, or amount.
Verwendungsmuster:
a great [noun]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may overuse 'big' instead of 'great' in formal contexts; 'great' can sound more formal or literary when talking about size or extent.
Synonyme
huge (More informal and emphasizes physical size strongly.)
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immense (Emphasizes vastness or magnitude, often more formal.)
Antonyme
small (Opposite in terms of physical size or extent.)
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tiny (Emphasizes very small size.)
Wortverbindungen
great distance
|great amount
|great height
|great power
Themen
descriptions
|measurement
|core_vocabulary
|space
Beispiele
- The explorers traveled a great distance through the desert.
- She showed great courage in the face of danger.
- The project required a great amount of effort.
- From the top, you can see a great expanse of forest.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The mountain is very great in height.
- We walked a great distance.
- He has a great amount of books.
- They have great power in the company.
adjective
B1
property
3
Important or famous
Important or famous for what someone has done.
Verwendungsmuster:
a great [person/event]
Synonyme
renowned (Emphasizes being well-known and respected.)
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legendary (Adds an element of enduring fame and admiration.)
Antonyme
unknown (Not known by many people; opposite of famous.)
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insignificant (Not important; lacking influence or impact.)
Wortverbindungen
great leader
|great scientist
|great artist
|great achievement
Themen
history
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- Nelson Mandela is remembered as one of the great leaders of the 20th century.
- Shakespeare is one of the greatest writers in English literature.
- The Great Fire of London changed the city forever.
Beispiele für Lernende
- She is a great leader.
- He was a great writer.
- This was a great event in history.
adjective
informal
A2
property
4
Very enjoyable or satisfying
Very nice to do or experience.
Verwendungsmuster:
have a great [time/experience]
Synonyme
fantastic (Stronger enthusiasm than 'great', informal tone.)
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awesome (Very informal, popular among younger speakers.)
Antonyme
awful (Very bad and unpleasant experience.)
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boring (Lacking excitement or interest.)
Wortverbindungen
great fun
|great time
|great experience
Themen
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- We had a great time at the concert.
- That was a great vacation; I wish it lasted longer.
- It’s been great working with you on this project.
Beispiele für Lernende
- I had a great day.
- The party was great.
- It was great to see you.
Grammatik
Ausdrücke
Great Britain
1/ɡɹˈeɪt bɹˈɪtən/
fixed phrase
Island with England, Scotland, Wales
The island that has England, Scotland, and Wales.
Beispiele
- London is in Great Britain.
- Great Britain is part of the United Kingdom.
the Great Depression
1/ðə ɡɹˈeɪt dɪpɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
Severe 1930s economic downturn
A long time in the 1930s when many people had no jobs and little money around the world.
Beispiele
- The Great Depression affected economies worldwide.
- The Great Depression left millions unemployed across America.
- Many banks failed during the Great Depression.
- Many social programs were created during the Great Depression.
to a great extent
1/tə ə ɡɹˈeɪt ɪkstˈɛnt/
fixed phrase
To a large degree or amount
Mostly; for the most part; very much.
Beispiele
- His success is due to a great extent to his determination.
- His success is due, to a great extent, to his hard work.
- The plan worked to a great extent.
- The weather affects our sales to a great extent.