greatness
gb/ɡɹˈeɪtnəs/ us/ɡɹˈeɪtnəs/
B1
Inglese
~ 3800
nagyság, kiválóság
SOSTANTIVO
B1
1
Schema d'uso:
[someone]'s greatness
Her greatness as a leader was evident during the crisis.
Vezetői nagysága a válság idején vált nyilvánvalóvá.
The novel captures the greatness of human resilience.
A regény megragadja az emberi ellenálló képesség nagyságát.
He is remembered for his greatness both on and off the field.
Many athletes dream of achieving greatness in their sport.
True greatness often comes with humility.
Esempi per chi studia
She showed greatness in her work.
Munkájában megmutatta kiválóságát.
The team's greatness was clear in the game.
A csapat nagysága egyértelmű volt a mérkőzésen.
He wanted to reach greatness in music.
We saw her greatness when she helped others.
Greatness can come from small acts.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'greatness' with 'size' because 'great' can mean 'big'. In this sense, it refers to quality or importance, not physical size.
Significato
exceptional quality or importance
Collocazioni
true greatness
|achieve greatness
|recognize greatness
|display greatness
|rise to greatness
Sinonimi
excellence (Focuses on a very high standard of quality rather than status or influence.)
|
eminence (Emphasizes high rank or fame in a particular field.)
Contrari
mediocrity (Refers to being average or unremarkable, the opposite of exceptional quality.)
Temi
achievement
|character
|reputation
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
The quality of being very good, important, or impressive.
The state or quality of being unusually good, skilled, important, or impressive.
Grammatica
Forma base
greatness
IPA
GB/ɡɹˈeɪtnəs/
US/ɡɹˈeɪtnəs/
Sillabe e accento
great - ness (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (great)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: greatness
- Plural: greatness
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
achieve greatness
1/ət͡ʃˈiv ɡɹˈeɪtnəs/
fixed phrase
reach exceptional quality or status
To become very good, important, or successful at something.
Esempi
- Through hard work and dedication, she achieved greatness in her career.
- Many strive to achieve greatness, but few succeed.
path to greatness
1/pˈæθ tə ɡɹˈeɪtnəs/
fixed phrase
route to exceptional status
The way someone becomes very good, important, or successful.
Esempi
- Discipline and patience are part of the path to greatness.
- Her path to greatness was full of challenges.
rise to greatness
1/ɹˈaɪz tə ɡɹˈeɪtnəs/
fixed phrase
progress to exceptional status
To grow or develop until you are very good or important.
Esempi
- The young artist rose to greatness after years of practice.
- He rose to greatness despite starting from humble beginnings.