Cool MateMeaning of Major
In simple words: Very important or large.
Major in a sentence
- The major project deadline is coming up next week.
- He made a major impact on the team's success this season.
- Choosing the right major is important for your future career.
- The major difference between the two products is their price.
- She has a major role in the upcoming play.
How to use Major
Use 'major' to describe something significant in formal and everyday contexts, but avoid it in highly casual situations.
Grammar pattern
major + noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'major' in college, someone who chooses an important field of study.
Related words
Collocations with Major
- major role
- major issue
- major change
- major breakthrough
- major decision
Synonyms for Major
Opposites of Major
Common mistakes with Major
- Confused with 'majority' when talking about a large group.
- Using 'major' as a verb incorrectly.
- Incorrectly placing 'major' before a verb.
Compare Major with Important, Significant, Crucial, Key, Substantial
Major appears in
Major in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
رئيسي
مهم جدًا أو كبير.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Major
খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বা বড়।
- GermanDeutsch
Major
Sehr wichtig oder groß.
- SpanishEspañol
Importante
Muy importante o grande.
- Persianفارسی
اصلی، عمده، رشته تحصیلی
خیلی مهم یا بزرگ.
- FrenchFrançais
Major, Majeur
Très important ou grand.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मेजर, प्रमुख, मुख्य
बहुत महत्वपूर्ण या बड़ा।
- ItalianItaliano
Maggiore, Principale
Molto importante o grande.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Major
Muito importante ou grande.
- RussianРусский
Главный, основной, крупный
Очень важный или большой.
- Urduاردو
Major
بہت اہم یا بڑا۔
- Chinese中文
重要的
非常重要或大。
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Frequently asked questions about Major
What does Major mean?
Very important or large.
What is the definition of Major?
very large or important
How do you use Major in a sentence?
The major project deadline is coming up next week.
Can you give another example of Major?
He made a major impact on the team's success this season.
What are synonyms for Major?
Common alternatives include important, significant, crucial, key, substantial.
What is the opposite of Major?
Opposite meanings include minor, insignificant, trivial.
What words go with Major?
It commonly pairs with major role, major issue, major change, major breakthrough, major decision.
What are common mistakes when using Major?
Confused with 'majority' when talking about a large group. Using 'major' as a verb incorrectly. Incorrectly placing 'major' before a verb.
How do you pronounce Major?
US: /["/ˈmeɪdʒər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmeɪdʒə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Major?
Use 'major' to describe something significant in formal and everyday contexts, but avoid it in highly casual situations.
What CEFR level is Major?
"Major" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.