tremendous Definition
- 1very great in amount, scale, or intensity
- 2extremely good; excellent
Using tremendous: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tremendous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The company has made a tremendous amount of profit this year.
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She has a tremendous amount of energy and enthusiasm.
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The concert was a tremendous success.
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He did a tremendous job on the project.
tremendous Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using tremendous
a large quantity or degree of something
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She has a tremendous amount of talent as a musician.
a great deal of stress or strain
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The athlete was under tremendous pressure to win the championship.
tremendous strides
significant progress or improvement
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The company has made tremendous strides in reducing its carbon footprint.
Phrases with tremendous
a very strong effect or influence
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The new policy had a tremendous impact on the economy.
a great deal of hard work or exertion
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It took tremendous effort to complete the marathon.
a high degree of possibility or likelihood for future success or development
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The young athlete has tremendous potential for a successful career.
Origins of tremendous
from Latin 'tremendus', meaning 'terrible to tremble at'
Summary: tremendous in Brief
The term 'tremendous' [trəˈmɛndəs] denotes a high degree of amount, scale, or intensity, as well as excellence. It can describe anything from profits to energy, exemplified by 'The company has made a tremendous amount of profit this year.' 'Tremendous' extends into phrases like 'tremendous potential,' and idioms like 'tremendous pressure,' denoting stress, and 'tremendous strides,' implying significant progress.
