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A major storm changed the weekend plans.
What does Major mean?
Major means important, large, or serious.
Dictionary definition
very important, large, or serious.
Example sentences
Major in a sentence
medium
The team made a major improvement after practice.
hard
The article explained the major causes of the problem before discussing smaller details.
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What does major mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to major?
Important is close in meaning to major.
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Which word or phrase is a contrast for major?
Minor contrasts with major.
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Major
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may · jer · strongest beat: may
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WordMajor.
Partadjective.
MeaningMajor means important, large, or serious.
ExampleExample: A major storm changed the weekend plans.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- may · jer
- Strongest beat
- may
- Ending
- jer
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on may.
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Synonyms
Words like Major
importantCan be used as a similar word for major in some contexts.
mainCan be used as a similar word for major in some contexts.
significantCan be used as a similar word for major in some contexts.
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Word family
Major word family
Base word
major
noun
majority
The larger part of a group.
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Understand Major
Hint for students
Major means important, large, or serious. It often describes something that has a big effect.
Common mix-up
Major is not the same as many. Major describes importance or size of effect; many describes number.
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Write one sentence that shows major without using the word major. Model sentence: The storm caused a serious delay that changed everyone’s travel plans. Clue words: serious delay, changed everyone’s travel plans. Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something important, large, or serious?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The heavy snow caused a major delay at the airport." Why does major fit better than minor?
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