great

Definitions

• Relatively large in scale, size, extent, number (i.e. having many parts or members) or duration (i.e. relatively long); very big.
• Of larger size or more importance than others of its kind.
• (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) Pregnant; large with young; full of.
• (obsolete) Intimate; familiar.
• Extreme or more than usual.
• Of significant importance or consequence; important.
• (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; uncommonly gifted; able to accomplish vast results; remarkable; strong; powerful; mighty; noble.
• Title referring to an important leader.
• Doing or exemplifying (a characteristic or pursuit) on a large scale; active or enthusiastic.
• (often followed by 'at') Skilful or adroit.
• (informal) Very good; excellent; wonderful; fantastic (from 1848).
• (informal) Intensifying a word or expression, used in mild oaths.