greatest
pronunciation
How to pronounce greatest in British English:
UK ['greɪtɪst]
How to pronounce greatest in American English:
US ['greɪtɪst]
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- Adjective:
- not to be surpassed
- greatest in size of those under consideration
- greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement
- highest in quality
Word Origin
- greatest (adj.)
- early 13c., superlative of great.
Example
- 1. And humanity 's greatest social innovation remains the city .
- 2. America is the greatest country in the world .
- 3. Some of his greatest hits have received another airing .
- 4. Free will is god 's greatest gift .
- 5. Africa is perhaps the greatest unknown .