great
gb/ɡɹˈeɪt/ us/ɡɹˈeɪt/
A1
Inglés
~ 200
jó, kiváló, kiváló minőségű, klassz, nagyszerű, nemes, színvonalas, nagy, hatalmas, kiemelkedő, remek, szuper
A1
1
Patrón de uso:
[something] is great
You did a great job on the presentation.
Kiváló munkát végeztél a prezentációval.
That was a great movie we saw last night.
Nagyszerű film volt, amit tegnap este láttunk.
We had a great time at the party.
This restaurant serves great food.
It’s a great opportunity for your career.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The food is great.
Nagyon finom az étel.
She is a great teacher.
Kiváló tanár.
We had a great day.
This book is great.
He is a great singer.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'great' with 'big' when talking about size; 'great' in this sense means 'very good', not physically large.
Significado
Very good or impressive
Colocaciones
great job
|great idea
|great time
|great deal
|great success
Sinónimos
excellent (Slightly more formal and emphatic than 'great'.)
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wonderful (Adds a warmer, more emotional tone than 'great'.)
Antónimos
terrible (Indicates extremely bad quality, the opposite of 'great'.)
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poor (Indicates low quality or standard.)
Temas
daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Definición
Very good or of high quality.
Of high quality, skill, or importance; excellent.
B1
2
Patrón de uso:
a great [noun]
The explorers traveled a great distance through the desert.
A felfedezők nagy távolságot tettek meg a sivatagon át.
She showed great courage in the face of danger.
Nagy bátorságot tanúsított a veszéllyel szemben.
The project required a great amount of effort.
From the top, you can see a great expanse of forest.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The mountain is very great in height.
A hegy nagyon magas.
We walked a great distance.
Nagy távolságot tettünk meg gyalog.
He has a great amount of books.
They have great power in the company.
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse 'big' instead of 'great' in formal contexts; 'great' can sound more formal or literary when talking about size or extent.
Significado
Very large in size or extent
Colocaciones
great distance
|great amount
|great height
|great power
Sinónimos
huge (More informal and emphasizes physical size strongly.)
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immense (Emphasizes vastness or magnitude, often more formal.)
Antónimos
small (Opposite in terms of physical size or extent.)
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tiny (Emphasizes very small size.)
Temas
descriptions
|measurement
|core_vocabulary
|space
Definición
Very big in size, number, or amount.
Much larger, more numerous, or more intense than average.
B1
3
kiemelkedő
B2
nagy
A1
Patrón de uso:
a great [person/event]
Nelson Mandela is remembered as one of the great leaders of the 20th century.
Nelson Mandelára a 20. század egyik kiemelkedő vezetőjeként emlékeznek.
Shakespeare is one of the greatest writers in English literature.
Shakespeare az angol irodalom egyik legnagyobb írója.
The Great Fire of London changed the city forever.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She is a great leader.
Kiemelkedő vezető.
He was a great writer.
Nagy író volt.
This was a great event in history.
Significado
Important or famous
Colocaciones
great leader
|great scientist
|great artist
|great achievement
Sinónimos
renowned (Emphasizes being well-known and respected.)
|
legendary (Adds an element of enduring fame and admiration.)
Antónimos
unknown (Not known by many people; opposite of famous.)
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insignificant (Not important; lacking influence or impact.)
Temas
history
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Important or famous for what someone has done.
Having achieved importance, fame, or high status in history or society.
A2
INFORMAL
4
Patrón de uso:
have a great [time/experience]
We had a great time at the concert.
Nagyon jól éreztük magunkat a koncerten.
That was a great vacation; I wish it lasted longer.
Remek nyaralás volt; bárcsak tovább tartott volna.
It’s been great working with you on this project.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I had a great day.
Remek napom volt.
The party was great.
Szuper volt a buli.
It was great to see you.
Significado
Very enjoyable or satisfying
Colocaciones
great fun
|great time
|great experience
Sinónimos
fantastic (Stronger enthusiasm than 'great', informal tone.)
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awesome (Very informal, popular among younger speakers.)
Antónimos
awful (Very bad and unpleasant experience.)
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boring (Lacking excitement or interest.)
Temas
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Very nice to do or experience.
Causing pleasure, enjoyment, or satisfaction.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
great
AFI
GB/ɡɹˈeɪt/
US/ɡɹˈeɪt/
Sílabas y acento
great (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (great)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: great
- Comparative: greater
- Superlative: greatest
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
Great Britain
1/ɡɹˈeɪt bɹˈɪtən/
fixed phrase
Island with England, Scotland, Wales
The island that has England, Scotland, and Wales.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.