Synonyms for

Major

Verb / ˈmeɪdʒɜ: / Another word for major — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

More important, larger or more serious

Synonyms & similar words

johnrmajor johnmajor major minor johnroymajor significant important chief primary main principal crucial critical vital essential fundamental central prominent dominant leading key pivotal paramount prime big

Synonyms by register

Formal

principal primary chief paramount main

Informal

big key important number one

Literary

foremost prime capital

Antonyms

minor secondary unimportant trivial slight lesser insignificant

Common collocations

  • major issue
  • major problem
  • major concern
  • major factor
  • major change
  • major event
  • major part
  • major undertaking

Word family

noun majority
verb major
adjective major

Usage note

As an adjective, 'major' often implies greater importance, size, or rank. It can also be used as a verb, particularly in academic contexts, meaning to specialize in a particular subject.

Example sentences

  1. She's a major rock star!
  2. Math is my favorite subject, so I'm going to major in it.
  3. The major problem with our plan is that we don't have enough money.
  4. The major reason why I can't come to your party is because I have to work.
  5. This is a major accomplishment for our team.

Quotes

  • The most important thing in life is to be yourself... Unless you can be Batman, always be Batman.
  • The best way to predict the future is to create it.
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

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