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Giant Definition & Meaning

giant
adjective
  1. of great mass; huge and bulky; "a jumbo jet"; "jumbo shrimp"
noun
  1. any creature of exceptional size
  2. a person of exceptional importance and reputation
  3. an unusually large enterprise; "Walton built a retail giant"
  4. a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
  5. someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
  6. an imaginary figure of superhuman size and strength; appears in folklore and fairy tales
  7. a very bright star of large diameter and low density (relative to the Sun)

"Giant" in song lyrics

See how giant is used in real songs:

  • "Life's Peachy like James and the Giant"
    Aesop Rock — The Yes and the Y'all
  • "Ay, remember Joby, well Joby's a giant"
    Afroman — Freak on with You
  • "Andre the Giant"
    A.G. — A 2 Da G

Usage tips for "giant"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "giant" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for giant to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does giant mean?
of great mass; huge and bulky; "a jumbo jet"; "jumbo shrimp" any creature of exceptional size a person of exceptional importance and reputation an unusually large enterprise; "Walton built a retail giant" a very large person; impressive in size or qualities someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful an imaginary figure of superhuman size and strength; appears in folklore and fairy tales a very bright star of large diameter and low density (relative to the Sun)
What part of speech is giant?
Giant is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does giant have?
Giant has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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