gross

Very unpleasant to see, smell, taste, or think about.

• That smell is gross.
• He found something gross in the fridge.
• The toilets were so gross that we left.

Similar words: disgusting, revolting

Common phrases: gross smell, really gross, something gross, totally gross

Describing a total amount before taxes, costs, or other amounts are taken away.

• Her gross pay is higher this year.
• The company reported gross profits of two million dollars.
• Does that figure show gross income?

Similar words: total

Opposites: net

Common phrases: gross income, gross pay, gross profit

Extremely serious and clearly wrong or unacceptable.

• That was a gross error.
• The manager was dismissed for gross misconduct.
• Leaving patients unattended showed gross negligence.

Similar words: flagrant, serious

Common phrases: gross negligence, gross misconduct, gross injustice, gross mistake

A group of 144 things, equal to twelve groups of twelve.

• We ordered a gross of pencils.
• The supplier sent two gross of buttons.
• Half a gross means seventy-two items.

How to use it: a gross of something (They bought a gross of small screws.)

Common phrases: a gross of something, two gross, half a gross

To earn a total amount of money before costs are taken away.

• The film grossed ten million dollars.
• How much did the concert gross?
• Her latest movie is grossing more than expected.

Similar words: bring in, earn

Common phrases: gross a million, gross something worldwide