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(plural "grand") A thousand of some unit of currency, such as dollars or pounds. (Compare G.)

(plural "grands") A grand piano

Of a large size or extent; great.

Example: a grand army

Great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression; illustrious, dignified, magnificent.

Example: His simple vision has transformed into something far more grand.

Having higher rank or more dignity, size, or importance than other persons or things of the same name.

Example: The Grand Viziers of the Ottoman Empire.

(usually in compound forms) Standing in the second or some more remote degree of parentage or descent.

Example: grandfather, grandson, grand-child

A grandparent or grandchild.