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greatest

Pronunciation: [/ˈɡɹeɪ.tɪst/]

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greatest: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use greatest in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “comparison”

(adjective) used to describe something that is better or bigger than all others of its kind. If you have many toys but one toy is your favorite, that toy is the greatest.

Example

She is the greatest singer I have ever heard.

Example

That movie was not the greatest; it was boring.

Example

Who do you think is the greatest basketball player of all time?

Context: “quantity”

(adjective) used to emphasize that the amount or degree of something is extremely large or impressive. If you have a lot of apples, but your friend has the most, then your friend has the greatest number of apples.

Example

The mountain climber reached the greatest height in record time.

Example

I don't understand why she gets the greatest share of the pizza every time.

Example

What is the greatest distance you have traveled in one day?

How to pronounce greatest

Pronunciation: [/ˈɡɹeɪ.tɪst/]

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