a great deal of — a large amount or quantity of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large amount or quantity of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ə ɡreɪt diːl ʌv/
Example Sentences
- My cat sleeps a great deal of the day, basically living the dream.
- The research requires a great deal of patience and dedication.
- He gained a great deal of wisdom from watching cooking shows all day.
a great deal of
NOUN[/ə ɡreɪt diːl ʌv/]
a large amount or quantity of something
She poured a great deal of sugar into her coffee by accident.
A great deal of real ingredients for one grand meal!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase emerged in Middle English during the 14th century, combining 'great' with 'deal', a noun meaning 'quantity' or 'portion'. 'Deal' itself derives from Middle Dutch 'dele', meaning 'part' or 'share', which entered English through commercial and linguistic contact during the medieval period.
Breakdown
great (adjective, 'large') + deal (noun from Middle Dutch 'dele', meaning 'portion' or 'quantity') + of (preposition indicating relation or proportion). The construction literally denotes 'a large portion or amount of'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat sleeps a great deal of the day, basically living the dream.”
“The research requires a great deal of patience and dedication.”
“He gained a great deal of wisdom from watching cooking shows all day.”
“The project caused a great deal of stress for the entire team.”
“She put a great deal of effort into avoiding her responsibilities.”
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