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- [grand]
- /grænd/
- /ɡrænd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [grand]
- /grænd/
Definitions of grander word
- adjective grander impressive in size, appearance, or general effect: grand mountain scenery. 1
- adjective grander stately, majestic, or dignified: In front of an audience her manner is grand and regal. 1
- adjective grander highly ambitious or idealistic: grand ideas for bettering the political situation. 1
- adjective grander magnificent or splendid: a grand palace. 1
- adjective grander noble or revered: a grand old man. 1
- adjective grander highest, or very high, in rank or official dignity: a grand potentate. 1
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Origin of grander
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 Grander
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
grander 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.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
grander usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grander
adjective grander
- first-string — composed of regular members, participants, etc. (distinguished from substitute): the first-string team.
- larger — of more than average size, quantity, degree, etc.; exceeding that which is common to a kind or class; big; great: a large house; a large number; in large measure; to a large extent.
- unrivalled — having no rival or competitor; having no equal; incomparable; supreme: His work is unrivaled for the beauty of its prose.
- overlying — present participle of overlie.
- five-star — having five stars to indicate rank or quality: a five-star general; a five-star brandy.
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