great\ deal

great\ deal
• good deal
• great deal
noun informal
A large amount; much. - Used with "a".

Mrs. Walker's long illness cost her a good deal.

George spends a great deal of his time watching television.

- Often used like an adverb.

Cleaning up after the party took a great deal more work than the girls expected.

Usually it takes Father half an hour to drive to work, but in bad weather it takes a good deal longer.

Mother likes the gloves Mary gave her, and she uses them a good deal.

George is a good deal like his father; they both love to eat.

Syn.: a lot, quite a little
Compare: all kinds of, good many Contrast: a little

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