First Known Use: 1548
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1grand
adjective \ˈgrand\
: involving or including many people or things : very large in scope : intended to have an important or impressive result
: impressive because of size, importance, etc.
: intended to impress people
Full Definition of GRAND
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a : having more importance than others : foremost b : having higher rank than others bearing the same general designation <the grand champion>
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a : inclusive, comprehensive <the grand total of all money paid out> b : definitive, incontrovertible <grand example>
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: large and striking in size, scope, extent, or conception <grand design>
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a : pretending to social superiority : supercilious b : intended to impress <a person of grand gestures>
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: very good : wonderful <a grand time>
— grand·ly \ˈgran-(d)lē\ adverb
— grand·ness \ˈgran(d)-nəs\ noun
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Origin of GRAND
Anglo-French grant, grand, large, great, grand, from Latin grandis
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Synonym Discussion of GRAND
grand, magnificent, imposing, stately, majestic, grandiose mean large and impressive. grand adds to greatness of size the implications of handsomeness and dignity <a grand staircase>. magnificent implies an impressive largeness proportionate to scale without sacrifice of dignity or good taste <magnificent paintings>. imposing implies great size and dignity but especially stresses impressiveness <an imposing edifice>. stately may suggest poised dignity, erectness of bearing, handsomeness of proportions, ceremonious deliberation of movement <the stately procession>. majestic combines the implications of imposing and stately and usually adds a suggestion of solemn grandeur <a majestic waterfall>. grandiose implies a size or scope exceeding ordinary experience <grandiose hydroelectric projects> but is most commonly applied derogatorily to inflated pretension or absurd exaggeration <grandiose schemes>.
2grand
noun
Definition of GRAND
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plural grand slang : a thousand dollars
First Known Use of GRAND
1840
Grand
geographical name
Definition of GRAND
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river 260 miles (418 kilometers) SW Michigan flowing N & W into Lake Michigan
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river 300 miles (483 kilometers) NW Missouri flowing SE into Missouri River
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river 200 miles (322 kilometers) N South Dakota flowing E into Missouri River
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the Colorado River from its source to junction with Green River in SE Utah —a former name
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— see neosho
GRAND Defined for Kids
grand
adjective \ˈgrand\
grand·ergrand·est
Definition of GRAND for Kids
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: higher in rank than others : foremost <the grand prize>
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: great in size
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: comprehensive, inclusive <a grand total>
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: impressive <a grand view>
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: very good <grand weather>
— grand·ly adverb
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