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The hotel had a grand staircase in the lobby.
What does Grand mean?
Grand means impressive, large, or important.
Dictionary definition
Impressive, large, important, or noble in style or feeling.
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The team had a grand plan for improving the park.
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Grand can describe something physically large, emotionally impressive, or important in purpose.
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What does grand mean?
GRAND means grand means impressive, large, or important.
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Which sentence uses grand correctly?
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Which word is closest in meaning to grand?
Impressive is the closest match for grand in this context.
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MeaningGrand means impressive, large, or important.
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Grand means impressive, large, or important.
Common mix-up
Grand does not always mean impressive. In some sentences, it means large or important.
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Ask students to compare meanings of grand in this model sentence: "The team had a grand plan for improving the park." Which meaning fits, and what context clues prove it?
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