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UK/["/trəˈmendəs/"]/US/["/trəˈmendəs/"]/

Meaning of Tremendous

In simple words: Very great in amount, size, or intensity.

Tremendous in a sentence

  • a tremendous explosion
  • A tremendous amount of work has gone into the project.
  • He has been under tremendous pressure recently.
  • The noise of bombs, guns and engines was tremendous.
  • It was a tremendous experience.
  • The support they gave us was tremendous.
  • You look absolutely tremendous!

How to use Tremendous

Used to express something very large or impressive. Avoid using it in overly formal writing or when a simpler word would suffice.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'tremendous' as 'tremendously large', like a giant elephant!

Related words

Collocations with Tremendous

  • tremendous success
  • tremendous impact
  • tremendous effort
  • tremendous amount
  • tremendous talent

Synonyms for Tremendous

Opposites of Tremendous

Common mistakes with Tremendous

  • Confused with 'tremendously', which is an adverb.
  • Used inappropriately for small amounts, like 'a tremendous cup of coffee'.
  • Mixing it up with 'tremble', which means to shake.

Compare Tremendous with Huge, Remarkable

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Frequently asked questions about Tremendous

What does Tremendous mean?

Very great in amount, size, or intensity.

What is the definition of Tremendous?

very great

How do you use Tremendous in a sentence?

a tremendous explosion

Can you give another example of Tremendous?

A tremendous amount of work has gone into the project.

What are synonyms for Tremendous?

Common alternatives include huge, remarkable.

What is the opposite of Tremendous?

Opposite meanings include tiny, insignificant, small.

What words go with Tremendous?

It commonly pairs with tremendous success, tremendous impact, tremendous effort, tremendous amount, tremendous talent.

What are common mistakes when using Tremendous?

Confused with 'tremendously', which is an adverb. Used inappropriately for small amounts, like 'a tremendous cup of coffee'. Mixing it up with 'tremble', which means to shake.

How do you pronounce Tremendous?

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

When should I use Tremendous?

Used to express something very large or impressive. Avoid using it in overly formal writing or when a simpler word would suffice.

What CEFR level is Tremendous?

"Tremendous" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.