great

IPA: grˈeɪt

A person of major significance, accomplishment or acclaim.
(music) The main division in a pipe organ, usually the loudest division.
(in combinations such as "two-greats", "three-greats" etc.) An instance of the word "great" signifying an additional generation in phrases expressing family relationships.

Having much size; large.
(of an abstract noun) Much, more than usual.
(informal, Britain) Intensifying a word or expression, used in mild oaths.
(informal) Very good; excellent; wonderful; fantastic.
Important, consequential.
(qualifying nouns of family relationship) Involving more generations than the qualified word implies — as many extra generations as repetitions of the word great (from 1510s). [see Derived terms]
(obsolete, postpositive, followed by 'with') Pregnant; large with young; full of.
(obsolete, except with 'friend' and similar words such as 'mate','buddy') Intimate; familiar.
(applied to actions, thoughts and feelings) Arising from or possessing idealism; admirable; superior; commanding; heroic; illustrious; eminent.
Impressive or striking.
Much in use; favoured.
(applied to persons) Endowed with extraordinary powers; of exceptional talents or achievements; able to accomplish significant results.
Doing or exemplifying (a characteristic or pursuit) on a large scale; active or enthusiastic.

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