Great

usgb/ɡreɪt/
adjective

Being of large size or amount, or more than usual.

He lives in a great house with eleven rooms.
Visual representation of "great" - Being of large size or amount, or more than usual.

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  • great deal
  • great amount
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Emphasizing Size

Used to stress how large something is compared to the ordinary.

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The museum had a great collection of ancient artifacts.
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Amplifying Quantity

Highlights that there is a lot of something, often more than expected.

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She had a great number of followers on her social media.
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