CEFR B2

grand

adjective

Meaning

Impressive and large in size, scale, or conception; magnificent.

Examples

The city is planning a grand celebration for its 500th anniversary.
He had grand ambitions to become a world-famous musician.

Synonyms: big, large, impressive, magnificent, majestic

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grand (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɡrænd/

Definition

Impressive and large in size, scale, or conception; magnificent.

Examples

The city is planning a grand celebration for its 500th anniversary.
He had grand ambitions to become a world-famous musician.
The hotel lobby was grand, with high ceilings and marble floors.

How to Use grand

grand plan (collocation): An ambitious or elaborate scheme. — "The architect presented a grand plan for the city's redevelopment."
grand total (collocation): The final sum of a series of amounts. — "After all the discounts, the grand total was surprisingly low."
grand opening (collocation): The first day or event when a new business or establishment is opened to the public. — "There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the museum."

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