giant (A2)
noun, adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒaɪənt/
Definition
An extremely large or powerful person or thing.
Examples
The company was a giant in the technology industry.
He felt like a giant compared to the small children around him.
A giant wave crashed onto the shore, surprising everyone.
How to Use giant
- giant of a... (collocation)
- Used to describe a person who is notably large or impressive. — "He was a giant of a man, easily over six feet tall."
- giant leap (collocation)
- A very large and important advance or progress. — "The invention of the internet was a giant leap for communication."
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