Synonyms of 'great'
1 (adjective)
Definition
large in number or amount
a great hall as long and high as a church
Synonyms
humongous or humungous (informal)
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2 (adjective)
Definition
extreme or more than usual
I'll take great care of it.That must have taken a great effort on his part.
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messaging)
3 (adjective)
Definition
of importance or consequence
the great cultural achievements of the past
4 (adjective)
his pronouncements on the great political matters of the age
5 (adjective)
the great American president, Abraham Lincoln
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messaging)
6 (adjective)
Definition
skilful
He was one of the West Indies' greatest cricketers.
7 (adjective)
Definition
excellent
(informal)
It's a great film; you must see it.
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def (informal)
chillin' (US, slang)
GR8 (text
messaging)
jim-dandy (slang)
sik (Australian, slang)
phat (slang)
barrie (Scottish, slang)
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8 (adjective)
He gave me a great big smile.
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9 (adjective)
You stupid great git!
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perfect
She behaved like a perfect fool.
consummate
He was a consummate liar and exaggerator.
GR8 (text
messaging)
10 (adjective)
I'm not a great fan of football.
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GR8 (text
messaging)
11 (adjective)
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GR8 (text
messaging)
12 (adjective)
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of able
Definition
capable or talented
They are bright, intelligent, able and confident.
in the sense of absolute
Definition
total and complete
A sick person needs to have absolute trust in a doctor.
Synonyms
pure,
full-on (informal),
thoroughgoing,
unalloyed,
unmixed,
deep-dyed
in the sense of active
Definition
energetically involved in or working hard for
We should play an active role in politics.
Synonyms
hard-working,
two-fisted,
industrious
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