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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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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Dent's Modern Tribes: The Secret Languages of Britainsay um this is great it's funny because
Definition summary
Taking much space; large.

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How to pronounce great

Dent's Modern Tribes: The Secret Languages of Britain

say um this is great it's funny because

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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