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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“To ensure greater resiliency in uncertain times, Canada is also undertaking efforts to diversify and build new defense-industrial relationships.”
“They pay the money, they spend the money. I mean, they’re a great team. They run their team like a business, and they run it the right way.”
From Los Angeles Times
Wolves boss Rob Edwards will take great encouragement from the gritty nature of his side's victory as they put their league struggles aside to reach the competition's last 16.
From BBC
The Bridgend-born striker, who is now a football commentator and PE teacher, also called for greater visibility of women's sport.
From BBC
Frank: I supported the introduction of VAR, but it was great not having it today.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
