Great
/ɡreɪt/noun
Of an extent, quality, or intensity considerably above the normal or average.
Did you know?The word 'great' is linked to ancient concepts of size and power, often associated with deities and significant historical figures who were deemed 'great' by their followers.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʰrē-
“to grow, become large”
Old English
Old English
grēat
“large, big, or coarse”
Middle English
Middle English
gret
“great, large, or noble”
14th Century
Middle English
gret
“considerably above average in size or quality”
Modern English
English
great
“having a high rank or power, significant in size or degree”
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