greatest
greatest
bigger, better, or more important than all others
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greatest with Russian translation
greatest usage examples
Она приложила величайшие усилия в финальном раунде.
She made her greatest effort in the final round.
Это был величайший день в моей жизни.
That was the greatest day of my life.
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greatest synonyms
What's the difference between greatest / best / supreme / top / ultimate / excellent
the superlative form of 'great'; used to say something is the most excellent, important, or large in a group
She is the greatest singer of all time.
Она величайшая певица всех времён.
This is the best answer.
Это лучший ответ.
suggests the highest rank, power, or authority; more formal than 'greatest'
The supreme court made the final decision.
Верховный суд принял окончательное решение.
informal and often used for rankings, quality, or position; less solemn than 'greatest'
She's one of the top athletes in the country.
Она одна из лучших спортсменок страны.
means final, most extreme, or most advanced; often about goals, solutions, or standards
This is the ultimate solution.
Это окончательное решение.
describes very high quality, but does not necessarily mean number one
You did an excellent job.
Ты выполнил отличную работу.
emphasizes being noticeably better than others, especially in performance or achievement
She gave an outstanding performance.
Она показала выдающееся выступление.
used mainly for respected people, especially in professional or academic fields
He is an eminent scientist.
Он выдающийся учёный.
means better or more important than all others, usually in a specific field; more formal than 'greatest'
She is a preeminent expert in medicine.
Она — выдающийся эксперт в области медицины.
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How to pronounce greatest and what this word means
greatest translation: величайший. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce greatest
/ˈɡreɪtɪst/
greatest translation
величайший
greatest examples
She made her greatest effort in the final round.
greatest transcription
/ˈɡreɪtɪst/, /ˈɡreɪtɪst/
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greatest meaning: what does it mean?
bigger, better, or more important than all others
greatest pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
greatest is pronounced as /ˈɡreɪtɪst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
greatest definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She made her greatest effort in the final round. Translation: Она приложила величайшие усилия в финальном раунде.
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