Used both attributively and predicatively; regular comparative and superlative forms.
Определения
very large in size, amount, or degree; considerable The project required a great deal of patience.
She gave a great performance.
important, famous, or highly respected because of outstanding ability or achievement He was one of the greatest composers of his era.
Colloquial use meaning “very well; excellently”.
Переводы
The team played great and secured the championship.
Команда сыграла отлично и завоевала чемпионский титул.
Определения
In an excellent or satisfactory manner; very well. The team played great and secured the championship.
Used as an exclamation to express approval, pleasure, or satisfaction.
Переводы
Great! I was hoping you would agree.
Отлично! Я надеялся, что ты согласишься.
Определения
Expresses approval, pleasure, or satisfaction. Great! I was hoping you would agree.
Rare nominal use meaning an outstanding or highly distinguished person.
Определения
a person who is highly distinguished or famous for outstanding achievement She is regarded as a great of modern literature.