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- [mey-jer]
- /ˈmeɪ dʒər/
- /ˈmeɪdʒə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mey-jer]
- /ˈmeɪ dʒər/
Definitions of major word
- noun major Clarence, born 1936, U.S. novelist and poet. 1
- noun major John, born 1943, British political leader: prime minister 1990–97. 1
- adjective major greater in size, extent, or importance: the major part of the town. 1
- adjective major great, as in rank or importance: a major political issue; a major artist. 1
- adjective major serious or risky: a major operation. 1
- adjective major of or relating to the majority: the major opinion. 1
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Origin of major
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < Latin, comparative of magnus large (cf. majesty); replacing Middle English majour < Anglo-French < Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for Major
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
major popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% 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".
major usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for major
adj major
- dominant — ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence: dominant in the chain of command.
- large-scale — very extensive or encompassing; of great scope: a large-scale business plan.
- big — A big person or thing is large in physical size.
- primary — first or highest in rank or importance; chief; principal: his primary goals in life.
- large — 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.
adjective major
- key — a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt.
- foremost — Most prominent in rank, importance, or position.
- extensive — Covering or affecting a large area.
- elder — (of one or more out of a group of related or otherwise associated people) of a greater age.
- exceeding — Very great.
noun major
- officer — a person who holds a position of rank or authority in the army, navy, air force, or any similar organization, especially one who holds a commission.
- captain — In the army, navy, and some other armed forces, a captain is an officer of middle rank.
- colonel — A colonel is a senior officer in an army, air force, or the marines.
- brigadier — A brigadier is a senior officer who is in charge of a brigade in the British armed forces.
- field marshal — an officer of the highest military rank in the British and certain other armies, and of the second highest rank in the French army.
Antonyms for major
adj major
- subordinate — placed in or belonging to a lower order or rank.
- tiny — very small; minute; wee.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- inconsiderable — small, as in value, amount, or size.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
adjective major
- extra — Added to an existing or usual amount or number.
noun major
- poor relation — If you describe one thing as a poor relation of another, you mean that it is similar to or part of the other thing, but is considered to be inferior to it.
- dependents — Plural form of dependent.
adverb major
- under — beneath and covered by: under a table; under a tree.
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