Phrase guide

a great deal

adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, not-comparable

Examples

  • We had a great deal more money after winning the lottery.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

to a very great degree or extent

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • I feel a lot better
  • we enjoyed ourselves very much
  • she was very much interested
  • this would help a great deal

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: a lot, lots, a good deal, much, very much

Antonyms: none provided

3

adverb

Meaning 3

frequently or in great quantities

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • I don't drink much
  • I don't travel much

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: much, often

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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