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I do believe there are leaders who are like lightning and they come along and they lead. The Lincolns of the world, the Alexander the Greats, they do exist. They have existed.
Oliver Stone

Meaning of "Greats" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GREATS

Greats  [ɡreɪts] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GREATS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Greats is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GREATS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Literae Humaniores

Literae Humaniores is the name given to an undergraduate course focused on Classics at the University of Oxford and some other universities. The Latin name means literally "more humane literature", and was in contrast to the other main field of study when the university began, i.e. res divinae, aka theology. Lit. Hum. is concerned with human learning, and Lit. Div. with learning that came from God. In its early days, it encompassed mathematics and natural sciences as well. It is now an archetypal Humanities course and is colloquially called Greats.

Definition of Greats in the English dictionary

The definition of Greats in the dictionary is the Honour School of Literae Humaniores, involving the study of Greek and Roman history and literature and philosophy. Other definition of Greats is the final examinations at the end of this course.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GREATS


annates
ˈæneɪts
Bates
beɪts
carbohydrates
ˌkɑːbəʊˈhaɪdreɪts
cates
keɪts
dates
deɪts
dictates
ˈdɪkteɪts
Fates
feɪts
floodgates
ˈflʌdɡeɪts
Gates
ɡeɪts
othergates
ˈʌðəˌɡeɪts
rates
reɪts
States
steɪts
straits
streɪts
waits
weɪts
Yeats
jeɪts

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GREATS

Greater London
Greater London Authority
Greater Manchester
greater periwinkle
greater pichiciego
greater sand eel
greater scaup
greater spearwort
greater spotted dogfish
greater spotted woodpecker
Greater Sunda Islands

WORDS THAT END LIKE GREATS

accordion pleats
bats
combats
congrats
eats
flats
floats
John o´Groats
Keats
lats
long-coats
modern greats
Nats
oats
rats
stats
sunburst pleats
sunray pleats
sweats
variety meats

Synonyms and antonyms of Greats in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Greats» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GREATS

Find out the translation of Greats to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Greats from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Greats» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

巨星
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Greats
570 millions of speakers

English

Greats
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

महान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عظماء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Великие
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

greats
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গ্রেইট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Greats
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Greats
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Greats
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

偉人
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

유명한 선수
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Agung
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cầu thủ vĩ đại
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சிறந்தவர்களுள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ग्रेट्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bitirme sınavı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

greats
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wielcy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Великі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mari clasici
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μεγάλοι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

grotes
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Greats
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Greats
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Greats

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GREATS»

The term «Greats» is quite widely used and occupies the 26.138 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GREATS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Greats

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QUOTES WITH «GREATS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Greats.
1
Oliver Stone
I do believe there are leaders who are like lightning and they come along and they lead. The Lincolns of the world, the Alexander the Greats, they do exist. They have existed.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GREATS»

Discover the use of Greats in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Greats and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
BMX Greats
"Lists and describes the top BMX stars of both the past and present"--Provided by publisher.
Lori Polydoros, 2011
2
Skateboarding Greats: Champs of the Ramps
Describes the top skateboarders throughout the history of the sport, from those of the 1970s to the top performers of the early 2000s.
Angie Peterson Kaelberer, 2003
3
African-American Sports Greats: A Biographical Dictionary
Presents personal and professional profiles of over one hundred sixty African American athletes representing eleven sports
David L. Porter, 1995
4
20 jazz funk greats
This is a smart and unusual book about a pioneering band.
Drew Daniel, 2008
5
Jazz and Death: Medical Profiles of Jazz Greats
When a jazz hero dies, rumors, speculation, gossip, and legend can muddle the real cause of death. In this book, Frederick J. Spencer conducts an inquest on how jazz greats lived and died pursuing their art.
Frederick J. Spencer, 2002
6
BMX Greats
Introduces some of the great BMX racing and freestyle stars.
Brian D. Fiske, 2004
7
Three wishes: an intimate look at jazz greats
Offers an unprecedented look inside the lives and music of legendary jazz musicians--including Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Art Blakey, and many others--in a volume that brings together more than two hundred candid ...
Pannonica de Koenigswarter, Gary Giddins, 2008
8
Snowboarding Greats
Snowboarding greats soar through the air and pull off awesome tricks before they hit the powder. Top boarders never stop pushing the limits. Look inside for the best of the best on the snowboarding scene.
Cindy Jenson-Elliott, 2012
9
Pro Wrestling Greats
"Lists and describes the top pro wrestlers of the past and today"--Provided by publisher.
Ann Weil, 2011
10
Skateboarding Greats
"Lists and describes the top skateboarders of the past and today"--Provided by publisher.
Lori Polydoros, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GREATS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Greats is used in the context of the following news items.
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After Wimbledon victory, Novak Djokovic beginning to consider his …
The No. 1-ranked Djokovic has firmly established his bona fides as one of the greats of the game by just about any measure, including his three ... «Washington Times, Jul 15»
2
Check Out GREATS' The Kent If You're Looking For A Classic Skate …
GREATS keeps the new silhouettes coming, this time with a sneaker with obvious and clear inspirations stemming from the skateboard lifestyle. «KicksOnFire.com, Jul 15»
3
Wimbledon 2015: Novak Djokovic a step closer to all-time greats
Wimbledon 2015: Novak Djokovic a step closer to all-time greats with win over Roger Federer. Date: July 13, 2015 - 4:41PM. 5 reading now; (29); Be the first to ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
4
Alberto Contador looks to capture elusive double, join all-time greats
Even before Lance Armstrong fell from grace, many fans argued that the Texan could never claim a spot among the best of all time because he ... «The Globe and Mail, Jul 15»
5
Comparing Oakland Raiders corners to greats of the past
Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Oakland Raiders cornerback Keith McGill (39) celebrates after a touchdown in front of cornerback D.J. ... «Just Blog Baby, Jul 15»
6
Greats Brand Introduces Kent Skate Sneaker
Greats Brand has been on a roll recently. Between walking on runways to releasing new models almost every month, they're truly showing ... «Complex, Jul 15»
7
Hockey greats, including Great One, turn out for charity game
Johnson's camp was Thursday, ahead of the main event – the NHL Legends Game, featuring all-time greats Wayne Gretzky, Brett Hull and Guy ... «The Spokesman Review, Jul 15»
8
WA footie greats heading for Hall of Fame
Former Dockers star Paul Hasleby is among seven West Aussie footballers, and a football commentator, who will be inducted into the NAB ... «WA today, Jul 15»
9
Tom Watson is one of the greats, says Phil Mickelson
AUCHTERARDER, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Phil Mickelson (L) of the United States talks with captain Tom Watson on the 6th tee during ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Urlacher joins other greats for a round in Encompass
The gallery watches play on the 16th green during the first round of the Encompass Championship golf tournament on Friday in Glenview. «Chicago Daily Herald, Jul 15»

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