What does greatest mean?
Greatest means superlative form of great: most great.
Greatest
/ˈɡɹeɪ.tɪst/ · adjective
Meaning
superlative form of great: most great.
Example Sentences
Caliban: […]I never saw a woman / But only Sycorax, my dam, and she; / But she as far surpasseth Sycorax / As great'st does least.
The greatest number of bridges requiring modification are overline bridges, and many methods are adopted in reconstructing and altering them to give increased clearances.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for greatest?
Common synonyms include maximum, ultimate, utmost, extreme.
What is the opposite of greatest?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use greatest in a sentence?
Caliban: […]I never saw a woman / But only Sycorax, my dam, and she; / But she as far surpasseth Sycorax / As great'st does least.
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