a great deal

ADVERB

much

Synonyms

STRONGEST

considerably exceptionally extremely frequently highly indeed often regularly very

WEAK

again and again decidedly eminently exceedingly hugely notably oft over and over repeatedly surpassingly time and time again

Antonyms

STRONGEST

infrequently little rarely seldom

Example Sentences

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"We are currently investing a great deal of money in missions that might need to be designed differently."

From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026

While we spend a great deal of time in the U.S. talking about fixing what’s wrong with healthcare, we often end up just tinkering around the edges rather than fundamentally changing things.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 2026

"We are facing an episode that is particularly intense and unusually early," said Mathieu Lefevre, the minister for ecological transition, urging a "great deal of caution".

From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026

"Psychologically, I've improved a great deal, and that is due to this group."

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

While I did not feel a great deal of kindness toward Mrs. Maroney, I did feel a pang of kinship for her situation.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

a great deal

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