great deal

great deal

A large amount or degree. It would help me a great deal if you could drive me to work tomorrow. My poor daughter has been crying a great deal since breaking up with her boyfriend. If you put forth a great deal of effort, you might just pass my class—but you have to start now.

See also: deal, great

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great deal

much; a lot. You can learn a great deal about nature by watching television. This is a serious problem and it worries me a great deal.

See also: deal, great

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