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English
Great
ɡreɪt
Extremely common
100 - 200
100 - 200
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Great -
Of considerable size or extent; large in size
Example: The Great Wall of China is one of the wonders of the world.
Usage: formalContext: describing landmarks, structures, or natural features
Note: Used to emphasize the impressive scale or magnitude of something.
Extremely good; outstanding; remarkable
Example: She did a great job on her presentation.
Usage: informalContext: praise for someone's performance or achievement
Note: Commonly used in everyday conversations to express admiration or approval.
Very important or significant; notable
Example: It was a great honor to meet the president.
Usage: formalContext: referring to important events or people
Note: Indicates high regard or respect for the subject being discussed.
Used for emphasis or intensification; very much
Example: I'm great at cooking.
Usage: informalContext: expressing one's proficiency or skill
Note: Often used colloquially to mean 'very' or 'extremely'.
Great's synonyms
Excellent
Excellent means of the highest quality or exceptionally good.
Example: She did an excellent job on the project.
Note: Excellent implies a level of quality or performance that surpasses expectations, whereas 'great' is more general in its positive connotation.
Superb
Superb means excellent or outstanding in quality.
Example: The view from the top of the mountain was superb.
Note: Superb emphasizes excellence and superiority, often used to describe something that is exceptionally good or impressive.
Fantastic
Fantastic means extraordinarily good or wonderful.
Example: The concert was fantastic; I had a great time.
Note: Fantastic is more informal and enthusiastic than 'great', often used to express excitement or admiration.
Outstanding
Outstanding means exceptionally good or remarkable.
Example: His performance in the play was outstanding.
Note: Outstanding implies standing out from others due to excellence or superiority, often used to highlight exceptional qualities.
Impressive
Impressive means evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill.
Example: The new building design is very impressive.
Note: Impressive focuses on creating a strong effect or impact, often related to awe-inspiring qualities or achievements.
Great expressions, common phrases
Great minds think alike
This phrase means that intelligent or creative people often have the same ideas at the same time.
Example: I was just about to suggest that! Great minds think alike.
Note: The emphasis here is on similarity of thoughts rather than the general positive sense of 'great'.
The Great Unknown
Refers to something that is uncertain or unexplored.
Example: Starting a new business is diving into the Great Unknown.
Note: It uses 'Great' to emphasize the vastness or magnitude of the unknown.
The Great Outdoors
Refers to natural environments like forests, mountains, and parks.
Example: I love spending time in the Great Outdoors, away from the city.
Note: It uses 'Great' to emphasize the vastness and beauty of nature.
Great everyday (slang) expressions
Awesome
Used to describe something that is extremely impressive or remarkable.
Example: That concert was awesome!
Note: Similar to 'great' but with a stronger emphasis on impressiveness.
Rad
Means excellent or cool.
Example: The new skatepark is rad!
Note: Conveys a sense of coolness and excitement in addition to greatness.
Phenomenal
Refers to something truly outstanding or exceptional.
Example: Her performance on stage was phenomenal!
Note: Conveys a sense of something extraordinary beyond just being 'great'.
Lit
Means exciting, excellent, or amazing.
Example: The concert was lit, everyone was dancing!
Note: Implies high energy and excitement along with greatness.
Sick
Used to express admiration or approval.
Example: That movie was sick, I loved it!
Note: In this context, 'sick' refers to something exceptionally good rather than its usual negative connotation.
Dope
Describes something very impressive or excellent.
Example: The new album is dope, you should listen to it.
Note: Carries a sense of being cutting-edge and of high quality in addition to being 'great'.
Great - Examples
I have a great idea.
She is a great singer.
We had a great time at the party.
He did a great job on the project.
Great grammar
Great - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: great
Conjugations
Adjective, comparative (Adjective, comparative): greater
Adjective, superlative (Adjective, superlative): greatest
Adjective (Adjective): great
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): greats
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): great
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Great Contains 1 syllables: great
Phonetic transcription: ˈgrāt
great , ˈgrāt (The red syllable is stressed)
Great - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Great: 100 - 200 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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