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giants

10 definitions • 12 examples
1
an imaginary creature like a man but extremely tall, strong, and usually very cruel, appearing especially in children's stories
2
someone who is taller or larger than usual
3
a very successful and powerful person or organization:

Examples:

He was one of the intellectual/political giants of this century.
The takeover battle is between two of America's industrial/retail giants (= large companies).
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Examples:

a giant earth-moving machine
to take giant steps
5
a person, either real or imaginary, who is extremely large and strong, or a very large or powerful organization:

Examples:

He was a giant of a man, over six and a half feet tall.
The merger makes them a giant in the publishing business.
6
a person of great ability, power, or influence:

Examples:

She was one of the intellectual giants of this century.
7
a star that is ten to 100 times bigger than the sun, and much brighter
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Examples:

a giant-size box of cornflakes
Admitting the problem is a giant (= large and important) step forward in your recovery.
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a very successful and powerful person or organization:

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