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greatest

 

[ ˈɡreɪtɪst ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

achievement

Of ability, quality, or eminence significantly surpassing what is typical or usual.

Synonyms

best, finest, supreme, top

Examples of usage

  • The greatest basketball player of all time.
  • The greatest achievement in human history.
  • She is considered the greatest scientist of her generation.
Context #2 | Noun

extent

The highest or most extreme point or level.

Synonyms

maximum, peak, pinnacle, zenith

Examples of usage

  • Reaching the greatest height in the mountain range.
  • The greatest depth of the ocean.
  • This is the greatest distance I have ever traveled.
Context #3 | Noun

person

A title used to address or refer to a person considered to be of the highest importance or rank.

Synonyms

champion, leader, legend, master

Examples of usage

  • The Queen is known as the greatest in her country.
  • He was hailed as the greatest of all time in his field.

Translations

Translations of the word "greatest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maior

🇮🇳 सबसे बड़ा

🇩🇪 größte

🇮🇩 terbesar

🇺🇦 найбільший

🇵🇱 największy

🇯🇵 最大の

🇫🇷 le plus grand

🇪🇸 más grande

🇹🇷 en büyük

🇰🇷 가장 큰

🇸🇦 أعظم

🇨🇿 největší

🇸🇰 najväčší

🇨🇳 最大的

🇸🇮 največji

🇮🇸 stærsti

🇰🇿 ең үлкен

🇬🇪 ყველაზე დიდი

🇦🇿 ən böyük

🇲🇽 más grande

Etymology

The word 'greatest' originated from the Middle English word 'grettest', which is the superlative form of 'gret', meaning 'great'. It has been used in English since the 13th century to denote the highest or most excellent in quality, extent, or degree. Over time, 'greatest' has become a common superlative adjective and noun used to express superiority or eminence.

See also: great, greater, greatly, greatness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,161, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.