Synonyms for

Great

Adjective / greɪt / Another word for great — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Great means very good or excellent.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

excellent outstanding superb exceptional

Informal

awesome cool fantastic amazing

Literary

grand noble wondrous

Antonyms

small little poor bad unimportant minor terrible

Common collocations

  • great deal
  • great extent
  • great importance
  • great success
  • great job
  • great time
  • greatest achievement

Word family

noun greatness
adjective great
adverb greatly

Usage note

Often used to express strong approval or admiration. Can also mean large in size or amount.

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Example sentences

  1. The great athlete won the race.
  2. The great book kept me entertained for hours.
  3. I had a great time at the party.
  4. The great news made everyone happy.
  5. The great weather made for a perfect day at the beach.

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