Definition

The highest in quality or degree; the best or most important.

Example

She is considered the greatest athlete of all time.

Conversation

Did you see the new superhero movie?

Yeah, it was one of the greatest films I've seen this year!

I agree! The action scenes were just amazing.

Absolutely, they really made it feel like a greatest hit.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Greatest → It is formed from "great" (from Old English *grēat*, meaning large or big) and "-est" (a superlative suffix indicating the highest degree). The word "greatest" means the largest or most significant in comparison to others.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is the 'largest' or 'most significant' — 'great' means large, and '-est' shows it is the highest degree.

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