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Taking much space; large.

(of an abstract noun) Much, more than usual.

(British) {{n-g|Intensifying a word or expression, used in mild oaths.}}

(informal) Very good; excellent; wonderful; fantastic.

Important, consequential.

(qualifying nouns of family relationship) Involving more generations than the qualified word implies — as many extra generations as repetitions of the word ''great'' (from 1510s). [see Derived terms]

(followed by 'with') Pregnant; large with young; full of.

(except with 'friend' and similar words such as 'mate', 'buddy') Intimate; familiar.

(applied to actions, thoughts and feelings) Arising from or possessing idealism; admirable; commanding; illustrious; eminent.

Impressive or striking.

Much in use; favoured.

(applied to persons) Of much talent or achievements.

Doing or exemplifying (a characteristic or pursuit) on a large scale; active or enthusiastic.

Expression of gladness and content about something.

A sarcastic inversion thereof.

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.

(informal) Very well {{gloss|in a very satisfactory manner}}.