great deal

noun
UK: /ɡreɪt diːl/
US: /ɡreɪt diːl/

  1. A large amount or quantity of something.

    1. I have a great deal of work to do today.
    2. She spent a great deal of money on her new car, more than she could afford.

  2. To a large extent; very much.

    1. He cares a great deal about his family.
    2. They argued a great deal, but ultimately respected each other's opinions.

Synonyms

much a lot significantly
great deal adverb

  1. Very much; considerably.

    1. He improved a great deal after some practice.
    2. The team's performance varied a great deal depending on the opponent.
great deal idiom

  1. A situation or agreement that is very good or advantageous.

    1. I got a great deal on this jacket at the sale.
    2. The company offered employees a great deal on health insurance plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "great deal" in English means: A large amount or quantity of something., To a large extent; very much..

The phonetic transcription of "great deal" is /ɡreɪt diːl/ in British English and /ɡreɪt diːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "great deal": much, a lot, significantly.

Example usage of "great deal": "I have a great deal of work to do today.". More examples on the page.