great

great is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• enPR: grāt
• IPA: /ɡɹeɪ̯t/
• SAMPA: /greIt/
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Homophones

• grate

Adjective

Positive great

Comparative greater

Superlative greatest

1. A great object or event is very big and large in scale.

   A great storm is approaching our shores.

2. A great person or object is very good.

   Dinner was great.

3. Something that is great is very important.
4. Great is used to describe an important leader.

   Alexander the Great