Mega: meaning, definitions and examples

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mega

 

[ ˈmɛɡə ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

retail

Denoting a size larger than other items of the same type.

Synonyms

gigantic, huge, massive.

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Word Description / Examples
mega

Used informally to describe something very large or great in an impressive way, often associated with modern or trendy contexts.

  • They threw a mega party last night.
  • She's a mega star in the music industry.
huge

Commonly used to describe something very large in size, amount, or degree. It's a versatile word that can fit many contexts.

  • The company made a huge profit this year.
  • That’s a huge dog you have!
gigantic

Used to describe something extremely large in size, often in a way that feels overwhelming or awe-inspiring.

  • The skyscraper is gigantic and towers over the other buildings.
  • He has a gigantic collection of vintage cars.
massive

Often used to describe something very large and heavy, or something with great mass. It can imply strength or solidness.

  • The castle has massive stone walls.
  • There was a massive surge in demand for the new product.

Examples of usage

  • a mega pack of chips
  • a mega sale on electronics
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A unit prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of one million.

Synonyms

million.

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Word Description / Examples
mega

informal situations or casual conversations, often to describe something extremely large, impressive, or important.

  • That concert was mega!
  • She's a mega star in the music industry.
million

formal or factual contexts, often dealing with large numbers or quantities.

  • The company made a profit of one million dollars.
  • There are millions of stars in the galaxy.

Examples of usage

  • a megabyte of data
  • a megapixel camera

Translations

Translations of the word "mega" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mega

🇮🇳 मेगा

🇩🇪 mega

🇮🇩 mega

🇺🇦 мега

🇵🇱 mega

🇯🇵 メガ

🇫🇷 méga

🇪🇸 mega

🇹🇷 mega

🇰🇷 메가

🇸🇦 ميغا

🇨🇿 mega

🇸🇰 mega

🇨🇳 

🇸🇮 mega

🇮🇸 mega

🇰🇿 мега

🇬🇪 მეგა

🇦🇿 mega

🇲🇽 mega

Etymology

The word 'mega' originated in Greek, where it means 'great' or 'large'. It has been used in English since the late 19th century. In modern usage, 'mega' is often associated with size, scale, or importance, and is frequently used in technology and retail contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,972, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.