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Great for Dummies

adjective

pronunciation: greɪt

What does Great really mean?

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Great is a word that we use to describe something that is really, really good. It's like when something is amazing or fantastic. It's like when you do something really well and everyone thinks you're awesome for it. Great can also mean very big or large in size, like when you see a huge mountain or a giant elephant. When we say something is great, we're saying that it's better than just good or okay, it's really special and excellent.

Imagine you have your favorite ice cream in front of you, and you take a bite. And suddenly, all these flavors explode in your mouth, and it tastes absolutely delicious. You feel so happy and satisfied because it's the best ice cream you've ever had. That feeling of extreme happiness and satisfaction is what we mean when we say something is great. It's like when you achieve something you've been working really hard for, like scoring a goal in soccer, or finishing a really hard puzzle. It's that feeling of pride and excitement that makes you say, "Wow, that was great!"

But great can also refer to the size of something. It's like when you see a mountain and it looks so big that it touches the sky. Or when you see an elephant and it's so massive and powerful that it makes you feel small in comparison. That's another way we can use the word great.

So, when we talk about something being great, we mean that it's really, really good or excellent. It's like the best feeling or the best thing you've ever experienced. It can also mean something really big or enormous, like a mountain or an elephant. It's just a way to describe something that is really amazing and impressive.


Revised and Fact checked by Olivia Brown on 2023-10-28 13:40:33

Great In a sentece

Learn how to use Great inside a sentece

  • The sunset yesterday was great. The colors in the sky were beautiful.
  • I had a great time at the park today. I went on the swings and played with my friends.
  • My mom made a great dinner tonight. It was delicious and I ate a lot.
  • I read a great book over the weekend. It had an exciting story that kept me interested.
  • We watched a great movie at school today. It was funny and made everyone laugh.

Great Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

Great Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

Great Similar Words

Words that similar to the original word, but are not synonyms.

Great Usage Of

Words that the original word is a domain usage of.