great
/ˈɡɹeɪt/
adjective13
noun4
- An instance of the word great signifying an additional generation in phrases expressing family relationships.
exclamation2
adverb1
forms
greats · greater · greatest
Phrases with great
- a great dealVery much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
- go great gunsTo perform particularly well; to be particularly successful.
- go to great lengthsTo make a major effort; to be very careful when doing something, especially to an extreme or excessive degree.
- great balls of fireExpressing great surprise.
- great beyondthe afterlife.
- great dealLarge number, amount, or extent; profusion.
- great jobwell done; congratulations! (a praise for someone's efforts, possibly to a higher degree than good job!)
- great unwashedThe general populace, particularly the working class.
- no great shakesSomething unexceptional, not noteworthy or special.
- take great painsTo take pains (try hard) to an especially high degree; (loosely) to take pains.