gross (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ɡroʊs/
Definition
Extremely unpleasant, disgusting, or repulsive.
Examples
The smell coming from the garbage cans was absolutely gross.
He made a gross mistake by forgetting to lock the door.
Eating insects might sound gross to some people, but it's a common food source in many cultures.
How to Use gross
- gross out (phrasal verb)
- To disgust someone intensely. — "The sight of the rotten food really grossed me out."
- gross income (collocation)
- Total earnings before any deductions. — "My gross income is $60,000 per year, but my take-home pay is less."
- gross profit (collocation)
- Profit calculated on total sales revenue minus the cost of goods sold. — "The company's gross profit margin improved this quarter."
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