Colloquial Variant guide

a damn sight

adv · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

A lot; a great deal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: colloquial, mildly, not-comparable, vulgar

Examples

  • I'm a damn sight more clever than he is.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A large amount; a lot.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: colloquial, mildly, vulgar

Examples

  • I've got a damn sight more DVDs than he has.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: a far sight

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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