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GRAYT/ɡreɪt/

Very good, or very large and important: great. That’s a great idea. Good is milder; brilliant is stronger in British talk. Grate is the kitchen verb for cheese — same sound for some speakers.

Meaning

Very good, or very large and important.

Examples

• “That’s a great idea.”
• “We had a great time.”
• “She is a great teacher.”

Good to know

a great idea / a great time. Stronger than good. Mix-up: grate.

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