Word: Giant

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒaɪənt/

Definitions

• Noun: A mythical or legendary being of human form but enormous size, often possessing great strength. Example: “The hero fought a giant in his quest.”
• Noun (figurative): A person or thing that is notably large or powerful within its sphere. Example: “The company is a giant in the tech industry.”
• Adjective: Extremely large or great in size, amount, extent, or intensity. Example: “The giant redwood trees tower over everything else in the forest.”

Phrases

• “Giant steps”: Referring to a significant or substantial advancement or progress.
• “David and Goliath”: A metaphorical reference to an underdog situation where a smaller or weaker opponent faces a much larger or stronger one.
• “Sleeping giant”: A person or entity with untapped potential or power that could become formidable if awakened.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Jack and the Beanstalk tells the story of a boy who climbs a beanstalk to the land of a giant.”
• Adjective: “The giant corporation has branches all over the world.”
• Figurative usage: “In the world of finance, this new startup is a giant killer, challenging established companies.”

Synonyms

• Colossal
• Enormous
• Huge
• Mammoth
• Massive
• Monumental
• Titanic
• Behemoth (noun)
• Leviathan (noun)