grand

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈɡɹænd/]

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1. grand (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Large, senior (high-ranking), intense, extreme, or exceptional

Example: among the grandest orchestras of our time

2. grand (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Large, senior (high-ranking), intense, extreme, or exceptional: Of a large size or extent; great.

Example: a grand mountain

3. grand (adj) — sense 3

Definition: Large, senior (high-ranking), intense, extreme, or exceptional: Great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression; illustrious, dignified, magnificent.

Example: a grand monarch

4. grand (noun) — sense 4

Definition: A thousand of some unit of currency, such as dollars or pounds. (Compare G.)

Example: For quotations using this term, see Citations:grand.

5. grand (noun) — sense 5

Definition: A thousand RPM.

Example: One grand, two grand RPM

6. grand (noun) — sense 6

Definition: A grand piano

Structure of the word

Roots:

gʰer (Proto-Indo-European)

Connections

Roots: gʰer

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