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/
Korean meaning: 많은 양의, 상당한 양의
Korean pronunciation: 어 **그뤠**잇 **딜** 어브
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!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기부터 'deal'이 '양, 분량'이라는 의미로 사용되기 시작했고, 'great'와 함께 쓰여 '큰 분량'을 나타내게 되었습니다. 원래 'deal'은 중세 네덜란드어 'dele'(부분)에서 유래되었습니다.
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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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