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 great thing about this discovery is that we now know that we can measure such tiny asteroids from Earth.
From Space Scoop
“That’s great. Do you want to do some clearing first? It looks like you have a lot on your mind.”
From Salon
Brighton are in great form too, especially at home.
From BBC
"One of the great heavyweights of the last 10 years. I spoke with my team and said he is the first option."
From BBC
Sheffield Wednesday fans hoping for greater clarity on their situation got it today – and it's good news.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
