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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