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Define grand. grand synonyms, grand pronunciation, grand translation, English dictionary definition of grand. adj. grand·er , grand·est 1. a. Large and impressive in size or extent: a forest of grand trees; corruption on a grand scale. b. Sweeping in ambition or...
Define benefit. benefit synonyms, benefit pronunciation, benefit translation, English dictionary definition of benefit. n. 1. a. Something that promotes or enhances well-being; an advantage: The nurse explained the benefits of regular exercise. b. Help; aid: The field trip...
Define judicious. judicious synonyms, judicious pronunciation, judicious translation, English dictionary definition of judicious. using sound judgment; practical Not to be confused with: judicial – pertaining to a judge; judging; forensic Abused, Confused, & Misused Words by Mary...
Define catastrophe. catastrophe synonyms, catastrophe pronunciation, catastrophe translation, English dictionary definition of catastrophe. n. 1. A great, often sudden calamity. 2. A complete failure; a fiasco: The food was cold, the guests quarreled—the whole dinner was a catastrophe. 3.
Define blunder. blunder synonyms, blunder pronunciation, blunder translation, English dictionary definition of blunder. n. A mistake typically caused by ignorance or carelessness. v. blun·dered , blun·der·ing , blun·ders v. intr. 1. To make a mistake. 2. To move clumsily or...
English has a large number of expressions that have a set, established understanding, even if they technically are not grammatically complete or do not make literal sense. Many of these are idioms (expressions that have a non-literal meaning) or proverbs (short sayings that carry a basic truth or precept), though there are other expressions with set meanings that are in frequent and widespread ...
