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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Yes, it was a great idea, especially for your daughter and her husband.
From MarketWatch
“There were so many great things about Jimmy’s studio, especially how low-key it was,” said Kenny Chesney, who recorded there several times.
At each of the big crossroads in life, I chose the path that was more difficult but would have a greater impact.
From Los Angeles Times
She was and remains one of the great comedic persons.
From Los Angeles Times
We also sort of hopefully don’t allow streaming, as great as it can be, to take over everything.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
