CEFR A2

major

adjective

Meaning

More important, bigger, or more serious than others of the same type.

Examples

This is a major problem for our company.
The main actor's major role was unforgettable.

Synonyms: important, significant, principal, primary

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major (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪdʒər/

Definition

More important, bigger, or more serious than others of the same type.

Examples

This is a major problem for our company.
The main actor's major role was unforgettable.
She made a major decision to change her career.

How to Use major

major in (prepositional phrase): To study a particular subject as your main area at university. — "He will major in engineering."

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