A1adjective 1K

Great

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɡreɪt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɡreɪt/"]/

Meaning of Great

very good or pleasant

In simple words: very good or impressive

Great in a sentence

• This pizza is great and very tasty!
• She did a great job on the project presentation.
• It's a great day for a picnic in the park.
• The great white shark is known for its size.
• He is a great player on the basketball team.

How to use Great

Use 'great' to describe something positive or impressive. It's suitable in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using it in a sarcastic tone, as it can change the meaning.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'great' like a 'great' big smile that shows happiness.

Related words

Collocations with Great

• be
• feel
• look
• just
• really
• absolutely
• be
• become
• very
• great big
• no great
• be
• become
• very
• great big
• no great
• be
• become
• very
• great big
• no great
• be
• really
• truly
• very
• be
• feel
• look
• just
• really
• absolutely
• be
• become
• very
• great big
• no great
• be
• become
• very
• great big
• no great

Synonyms for Great

• fantastic
• excellent
• wonderful
• awesome
• superb

Opposites of Great

• terrible
• poor
• bad

Common mistakes with Great

• Using 'great' in a sarcastic way without context.
• Confusing 'great' with 'grate' when writing.
• Overusing 'great' instead of finding more specific adjectives.

Frequently asked questions about Great

What does Great mean?

very good or impressive

What is the definition of Great?

very good or pleasant

How do you use Great in a sentence?

This pizza is great and very tasty!

Can you give another example of Great?

She did a great job on the project presentation.

What are synonyms for Great?

Common alternatives include fantastic, excellent, wonderful, awesome, superb.

What is the opposite of Great?

Opposite meanings include terrible, poor, bad.

What words go with Great?

It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, just, really, absolutely, be, become, very, great big, no great, be, become, very, great big, no great, be, become, very, great big, no great, be, really, truly, very, be, feel, look, just, really, absolutely, be, become, very, great big, no great, be, become, very, great big, no great.

What are common mistakes when using Great?

Using 'great' in a sarcastic way without context. Confusing 'great' with 'grate' when writing. Overusing 'great' instead of finding more specific adjectives.

How do you pronounce Great?

US: /["/ɡreɪt/"]/, UK: /["/ɡreɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Great?

Use 'great' to describe something positive or impressive. It's suitable in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using it in a sarcastic tone, as it can change the meaning.

What CEFR level is Great?

"Great" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.