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1. Meaning 1 · noun

   (plural "grand") A thousand of some unit of currency, such as dollars or pounds. (Compare G.)

2. Meaning 2 · noun

   (plural "grands") A grand piano

3. Meaning 3 · adjective

   Of a large size or extent; great.

   “a grand army”

4. Meaning 4 · adjective

   Great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression; illustrious, dignified, magnificent.

   “His simple vision has transformed into something far more grand.”

5. Meaning 5 · adjective

   Having higher rank or more dignity, size, or importance than other persons or things of the same name.

   “The Grand Viziers of the Ottoman Empire.”

6. Meaning 6 · adjective

   (usually in compound forms) Standing in the second or some more remote degree of parentage or descent.

   “grandfather, grandson, grand-child”

7. Meaning 7 · adjective

   Fine; lovely.

   “A cup of tea? That'd be grand.”

8. Meaning 8 · adjective

   Containing all the parts proper to a given form of composition.

How this word is used

• Everyday “a grand army”
• General “His simple vision has transformed into something far more grand.”
• General “The Grand Viziers of the Ottoman Empire.”
• General “grandfather, grandson, grand-child”
• General “A cup of tea? That'd be grand.”

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