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How to pronounce “great

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Pronunciation guide for great

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of great with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Andy Grove: The Life and Times of an Americangreat goal to have yeah could Andy Gro
Definition summary
Taking much space; large.

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How to pronounce great

Andy Grove: The Life and Times of an American

great goal to have yeah could Andy Gro

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “great

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • Taking much space; large.
  • (of an abstract noun) Much, more than usual.
  • (informal, British) Intensifying a word or expression, used in mild oaths.
  • [Interjection]
  • Expression of gladness and content about something.
  • A sarcastic inversion thereof.
  • [Noun]
  • A person of major significance, accomplishment or acclaim.
  • (music) The main division in a pipe organ, usually the loudest division.
  • (in combinations such as "two-greats", "three-greats" etc.) An instance of the word "great" signifying an additional generation in phrases expressing family relationships.
  • [Adverb]
  • (informal) Very well (in a very satisfactory manner).

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