Learn what greatest means with clear definitions, pronunciation, synonyms, and real-world examples. Simple explanations to help you use greatest correctly.
chief or principal: the great hall; his greatest novel. of high rank, official position, or social standing: a great noble. much in use or favor: "Humor'' was a great word with the
1. pl. greats or great One that is great: a composer considered among the greats. 2. Music. a. A division of most pipe organs, usually containing the most powerful ranks of pipes.
There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word greatest, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.