great
Usage
What are other ways to say great?
In reference to the size and extent of concrete objects, great is highly formal and even poetic, suggesting also that the object is notable or imposing, large is only somewhat formal, and big is the most general and most colloquial word: a great oak; a large tree; a big tree; great plains; a large field; a big field. When the reference is to degree or a quality, great is the usual word: great beauty; great mistake; great surprise; although big sometimes alternates with it in colloquial style: a big mistake; a big surprise; large is usually not used in reference to degree, but may be used in a quantitative reference: a large number (great number).
Example Sentences
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The snake lived about 37 million years ago, during a time when England supported a far greater variety of snakes than it does today.
From Science Daily
"Your energy and loyalty among so many other great qualities will be deeply missed. Praying for strength and guidance for all their family, friends and of course AJ during this very difficult time."
From BBC
Across both groups, individuals who had greater awareness of their strengths and applied them more frequently reported clear benefits.
From Science Daily
Bigger rivers transport greater amounts of nutrients, helping sustain diverse ecosystems.
From Science Daily
Earlier this month, Hojlund posted a picture after winning the Italian Super Cup with the caption: "What a great decision looks like."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
