Meaning of great deal in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    great deal

    Definitions

    1. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

    Examples

    • « a batch of letters »
    • « a deal of trouble »
    • « a lot of money »
    • « he made a mint on the stock market »
    • « it must have cost plenty »

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