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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Arbeloa admitted Real may possess greater individual talent than their opponents, but warned leadership and belief often matter more on nights like these.
From BBC
In 2018, GB sent a team of five to PyeongChang, with short track one of the great British hopes for a medal.
From BBC
Amaya, who is used to playing small roles, wants greater recognition for extras, to match the awards now given to others who were once in the background, like stunt performers and casting directors.
From Barron's
"I manifested this moment ever since we qualified for the World Cup," said the youngster, who was named after Indian great Yuvraj Singh.
From Barron's
"If we can go out there and compete with the West Indies, whether we are on the right side of the result or not, it's great for Italian cricket."
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
