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gross
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- pronunciation:
- gros
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- gross out
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
adjective |
inflections: |
grosser, grossest |
definition 1: |
unmitigated or without qualifications such as deductions; total; absolute. (Cf. net2.)
Their decision about your eligibility is based on your gross income.The company has to report its gross profits.- synonyms:
- inclusive, total
- similar words:
- aggregate, complete, unmitigated
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definition 2: |
lacking specifics; general; broad.
We can only give a gross summary of the situation at this time.- synonyms:
- broad, general
- antonyms:
- delicate, detailed
- similar words:
- comprehensive, sweeping, wide
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definition 3: |
flagrant or egregious.
He made a gross error in judgment.The soldiers committed gross atrocities.- synonyms:
- blatant, egregious, flagrant, glaring
- antonyms:
- petty, trivial
- similar words:
- arrant, grievous, obvious, outrageous, unmitigated
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definition 4: |
vulgar or indecent; not refined or educated.
Gross language will not be permitted.- synonyms:
- coarse, crass, indecent, indelicate, vulgar
- antonyms:
- refined
- similar words:
- boorish, crude, disgusting, distasteful, earthy, offensive, rank, rude
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definition 5: |
thick, large, or fat.
The mastodons were gross creatures who resembled elephants.- synonyms:
- corpulent, fat, large, obese, thick
- antonyms:
- dainty, slender
- similar words:
- heavy, hulking, overweight, ponderous, portly, stout
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definition 6: |
(informal) disgusting; repulsive.
It was so gross when the alien monster's head fell off! |
related words: |
barbarian, dense, fat, hideous, loose, low, repellent, repulsive, ribald, rugged, stark, total, unsightly, vulgar |
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part of speech: |
noun |
inflections: |
gross, grosses |
definition 1: |
a unit of quantity equal to twelve dozen or 144.
The order is for a gross of light bulbs. |
definition 2: |
a total amount or whole, esp. income or receipts before any deductions such as taxes or expenses.
Your gross is five hundred dollars. (Cf. net2.).- similar words:
- income, receipts, total
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related words: |
aggregate, proceeds, whole |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
grosses, grossing, grossed |
definition: |
to earn or make a profit of (an amount before any deductions).
I grossed thirty thousand dollars last year. (Cf. net2.).- synonyms:
- clear, earn
- similar words:
- make
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related words: |
earn |
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phrase: |
gross out |
derivations: |
grossly (adv.), grossness (n.) |
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