great · adj
great (IMPORTANT)
B2 important or famous
Dictionary examples:
This is one of Rembrandt's greatest paintings. (13.2)
He's probably the greatest actor alive today. (35.4)
great big
B2 very big
Dictionary examples:
I gave her a great big hug. (16.7)
a great deal
B2 a lot
Dictionary examples:
She spends a great deal of her time in Glasgow. (25.8)
They still need a great deal more money to finish the project. (32.0)
A great deal of effort has gone into making the software reliable. (33.6)
great (EXCELLENT)
A1 very good
Dictionary examples:
My cat thinks he's a great singer. (0.0)
My socks smell great to me! (0.0)
Eating vegetables is great fun! (0.0)
Homework is a great way to relax! (0.0)
My dog's breath smells great! (0.0)
"Hi! How are you?" - "Great! How are you?" (5.6)
I think it's a great idea. (11.6)
We had a great time at the party. (12.6)
great (LARGE)
A2 large in amount, size or degree
Dictionary examples:
The pizza was so great, it couldn't fit through the door! (0.0)
The teacher's smile was so great, it lit up the whole school! (0.0)
My dog ate a great amount of socks. Now he barks in stripes! (0.0)
A great crowd had gathered. (23.5)
I use my computer a great deal. (24.3)
I was asked to describe the house in greater detail. (26.4)
great (EXTREME)
B1 extreme
Dictionary examples:
The new student had great difficulty remembering names. He called the teacher 'Mom'! (0.0)
The teacher had great patience with the class clown. She deserves a medal! (0.0)
My brother has great skill at losing things. He even lost his shoes once! (0.0)
He has great difficulty walking. (19.7)