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greatnessThe quality of being great in ability, quality, or eminence; exceptional merit or distinction. A state of superiority in achievement or character.

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: The quality of being great in ability, quality, or eminence; exceptional merit or distinction. A state of superiority in achievement or character.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡreɪt.nəs/

Korean meaning: 위대함, 탁월함

Korean pronunciation: 그레이트-니스 (강세: 그레이트)

Example Sentences

  • Some people are born to greatness, others have greatness thrust upon them, but most people just have 'okayness' thrust upon them.
  • The coach told his team that greatness isn't about winning every game, but about giving your best effort.
  • She discovered that true greatness comes from helping others, not from accumulating personal achievements.

greatness

NOUN

//ˈɡreɪt.nəs//

The quality of being great in ability, quality, or eminence; exceptional merit or distinction. A state of superiority in achievement or character.

greatness concept
💡 Concept

The quality of being great in ability, quality, or eminence; exceptional merit or distinction. A state of superiority in achievement or character.

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greatness rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Greatness comes from straightness, failure from lateness!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɡreɪt.nəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootgreat
Suffix--ness

Origin

From Old English 'great' meaning large or magnificent, combined with the suffix '-ness' to form an abstract noun. The word has maintained its core meaning of excellence and distinction throughout centuries.

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🎵Rhyme

latenessstraightnesssmartness

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Some people are born to greatness, others have greatness thrust upon them, but most people just have 'okayness' thrust upon them.

The coach told his team that greatness isn't about winning every game, but about giving your best effort.

She discovered that true greatness comes from helping others, not from accumulating personal achievements.

😄 Fun example

His quest for greatness led him to practice piano 8 hours a day, which made his neighbors question their life choices.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

excellenceeminencedistinctionbrilliancesuperiority

Antonyms

mediocrityinferiority