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- [grand]
- /grænd/
- /ɡrænd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [grand]
- /grænd/
Definitions of grand word
- adjective grand impressive in size, appearance, or general effect: grand mountain scenery. 1
- adjective grand stately, majestic, or dignified: In front of an audience her manner is grand and regal. 1
- adjective grand highly ambitious or idealistic: grand ideas for bettering the political situation. 1
- adjective grand magnificent or splendid: a grand palace. 1
- adjective grand noble or revered: a grand old man. 1
- adjective grand highest, or very high, in rank or official dignity: a grand potentate. 1
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Origin of grand
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; 1920-25 for def 14; Middle English gra(u)nd, gra(u)nt < Old French grant, grand < Latin grand- (stem of grandis) great, large full-grown
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Parts of speech for Grand
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
grand popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
grand usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grand
adj grand
- noble — distinguished by rank or title.
- grandiose — affectedly grand or important; pompous: grandiose words.
- awe-inspiring — If you describe someone or something as awe-inspiring, you are emphasizing that you think that they are remarkable and amazing, although sometimes rather frightening.
- stately — majestic; imposing in magnificence, elegance, etc.: a stately home.
- marvelous — superb; excellent; great: a marvelous show.
adjective grand
- great — unusually or comparatively large in size or dimensions: A great fire destroyed nearly half the city.
- dynamite — A high explosive consisting of nitroglycerine mixed with an absorbent material and typically molded into sticks.
- elevated — Situated or placed higher than the surrounding area.
- eminent — (of a person) Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
- exalted — (of a person or their rank or status) placed at a high or powerful level; held in high regard.
Antonyms for grand
adj grand
- ignoble — of low character, aims, etc.; mean; base: his ignoble purposes.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- tiny — very small; minute; wee.
- trivial — of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
adjective grand
- limited — confined within limits; restricted or circumscribed: a limited space; limited resources.
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