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| grand [ grand ] |
adjective (comparative grand·er, superlative grand·est) |
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1. outstanding: outstanding and impressive in appearance, extent, or style
  making a grand entrance
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2. impressive: impressive, ambitious, and far-reaching
a grand plan
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3. worthy of respect: worthy of great respect by virtue of exceptional ability or high rank
among the grandest orchestras of our time
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4. wonderful: wonderful, enjoyable, and memorable
We had a grand time.
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5. principal: main or principal
And now we move into the Grand Banqueting Hall.
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noun (plural grands) |
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1. (plural grand) money 1,000 dollars: a thousand dollars
made ten grand on the deal
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2. music
Same as grand piano
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| [Early 16th century. Via Old French< Latin grandis "great, full grown"] |
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| grand·ly adverb |
| grand·ness noun |
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