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The quality or state of having great size
“The mighty elephant commands respect by its greatness of size and enormous bodyweight.”
The spatial dimensions or extent of something
“Both the quality of the earth and the greatness of the building are to be regarded, making the foundations larger in a soft and loose ground, or where there is a great weight to be supported.”
A quantity, amount or extent, especially as a measurement
“It can be confidently said that the greatness of his influence is in direct ratio to an understanding of his personality.”
A state or measure of abundance
“And he declared to them the greatness of his riches.”
The fact or state of being great or significant in value or seriousness
“We cannot capture all of the greatness and significance of this exceedingly important figure simply by reading a story.”
One's social standing or eminence, or the state of having a high social standing
“Even his political enemies recognized his greatness.”
The fact or state being honorable in character
“These so-called champions display corresponding greatness in their conduct off the course, off the court, and off the field.”
A high standard or degree of quality
“In all my previous visits, these claims to greatness were more than backed up by the quality of the food.”
The fact of having great skill or knowledge in a given field
“In my opinion, no one surpasses his greatness in playing the saxophone.”
The quality of being grand or magnificent in appearance
“I will not dwell upon the glory and grandeur of this Exposition, or of this wonderful river, or upon the enterprise and greatness of this magnificent city upon its banks.”
The measurable amount, force or strength of a property
The usefulness of benefit that something provides
The state or condition of being fat or large in size
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