great
/ˈɡɹeɪt/adj
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
Taking much space; large.
2
Much, more than usual.
3
Intensifying a word or expression, used in mild oaths.
4
Very good; excellent; wonderful; fantastic.
5
Important, consequential.
6
Involving more generations than the qualified word implies — as many extra generations as repetitions of the word great (from 1510s).
7
Pregnant; large with young; full of.
8
Intimate; familiar.
9
Arising from or possessing idealism; admirable; commanding; illustrious; eminent.
10
Impressive or striking.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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