Great Definition
great
- adjective
- relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind; "a great juicy steak"; "a great multitude"; "the great auk"; "a great old oak"; "a great ocean liner"; "a great delay"
- of major significance or importance; "a great work of art"; "Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th centurey"
- remarkable or out of the ordinary in degree or magnitude or effect; "a great crisis"; "had a great stake in the outcome"
- very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing"
- uppercase; "capital A"; "great A"; "many medieval manuscripts are in majuscule script"
- in an advanced stage of pregnancy; "was big with child"; "was great with child"
- noun
- a person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field; "he is one of the greats of American music"
"Great" in song lyrics
See how great is used in real songs:
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"It's up to you to be a bum or someone great"
2 Live Crew — Revelation -
"If I was Tony the Tiger I would say the world was 'great'"
Above the Law f/ Eazy-E, Kokane — Game Wreck-Oniz-Iz Game -
"plug it in, turn it on, be my mother when she's gone, great"
AesopROCK — Basic Cable
Words that rhyme with great
Usage tips for "great"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "great" 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 great to find words that pair well.