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Greatest

adjective

Highest in quality. Synonyms: sterling, superlative.

Great

adjective

(compar. greater; superl. greatest)

Relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind. "A great multitude" , "The great auk" , "A great old oak" , "A great ocean liner" , "A great delay"

Of major significance or importance. Synonym: outstanding. "Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th centurey"

Remarkable or out of the ordinary in degree or magnitude or effect. "Had a great stake in the outcome"

Very good. Synonyms: bang-up, bully, corking, cracking, dandy, groovy, keen, neat, nifty, not bad, peachy, slap-up, smashing, swell. "A neat sports car" , "Had a great time at the party" , "You look simply smashing"

Uppercase. Synonyms: capital, majuscule. "Great A" , "Many medieval manuscripts are in majuscule script"

In an advanced stage of pregnancy. Synonyms: big, enceinte, expectant, gravid, heavy, large, with child. "Was great with child"

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