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giant

[ˈdʒaɪənt]

giant Definition

  • 1an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size
  • 2a person or thing of unusually great size, power, importance, or achievement

Using giant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "giant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The giant in the fairy tale was able to lift a car with one hand.

  • Example

    The company is a giant in the tech industry.

  • Example

    He was a giant of a man, standing over seven feet tall.

  • Example

    The football player was a giant on the field.

giant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for giant

Antonyms for giant

Idioms Using giant

  • a powerful or influential entity that has not yet been activated or utilized

    Example

    The country's economy is a sleeping giant that could become a major player in the global market.

  • fee-fi-fo-fum

    a phrase used by giants in folklore, often associated with the story of Jack and the Beanstalk

    Example

    Fee-fi-fo-fum, I smell the blood of an Englishman!

  • a person who is exceptional in terms of their abilities, achievements, or influence

    Example

    Nelson Mandela was a giant among men, whose legacy continues to inspire people around the world.

Phrases with giant

  • a significant advance or progress

    Example

    The new discovery represents a giant leap forward in cancer research.

  • giant killer

    a person or team that defeats a much stronger opponent

    Example

    The underdog team became giant killers after defeating the reigning champions.

  • a large, deep-sea dwelling squid of the family Architeuthidae

    Example

    The giant squid is one of the largest living creatures in the world's oceans.

Origins of giant

from Old French 'geant', from Latin 'gigas', from Greek 'gigas', meaning 'earthborn'

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Summary: giant in Brief

The term 'giant' [ˈdʒaɪənt] refers to an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size, or a person or thing of unusually great size, power, importance, or achievement. It extends into phrases like 'giant leap,' denoting significant progress, and idioms like 'a giant among men,' indicating exceptional abilities or influence.

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