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grand

Meaning in simple English

US /ɡrænd/

grand means: Large and impressive, often suggesting wealth or importance.

adjective

LARGE AND IMPRESSIVEB1

Large and impressive, often suggesting wealth or importance.

  • They live in a grand house.
  • A grand staircase leads to the hall.
  • The wedding was grander than we expected.

Similar words: impressive, magnificent, splendid

Opposites: modest

Common phrases: grand house, grand entrance, grand staircase

EXCEPTIONALC1

Especially great in size, strength, quality, or importance.

  • They have grand ambitions for the school.
  • It was one of the grandest achievements of her career.
  • His grand vision inspired the whole team.

Similar words: great, outstanding, exceptional

Common phrases: grand ambition, grand vision, grand achievement

HIGHER RANKC2

Higher in rank or importance than others with a similar name or title.

  • The grand duke welcomed the visitors.
  • Representatives from local lodges met at the grand lodge.
  • They elected a new grand master of the order.

Common phrases: grand duke, grand master, grand lodge

noun

ONE THOUSANDB2

A thousand pounds, dollars, or other units of money.

  • The bike cost a grand.
  • She paid five grand for the car.
  • Can you lend me two grand?

Similar words: thousand

Common phrases: five grand, a grand, ten grand

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