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Meaning of greats

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

greats

Pronunciation:/ɡɹeɪts/

noun

Definitions

  1. A person of major significance, accomplishment or acclaim.

    Example: Newton and Einstein are two of the greats of the history of science.

  2. The main division in a pipe organ, usually the loudest division.

  3. (in combinations such as "two-greats", "three-greats" etc.) An instance of the word "great" signifying an additional generation in phrases expressing family relationships.

    Example: My three-greats grandmother.