A Great Deal (Adverb)
Meaning 1
To a very great degree or extent; "I feel a lot better"; "we enjoyed ourselves very much"; "she was very much interested"; "this would help a great deal".
Examples
- The new employee was a great deal more confident after completing the training program.
- The teacher was a great deal more experienced than the rest of the staff.
- The tourists were a great deal more tired after walking around the city all day.
- This would help a great deal in solving the problem that we are facing.
- The company was a great deal more successful after the new management took over.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Frequently or in great quantities; "I don't drink much"; "I don't travel much".
Examples
- I read a great deal in my free time and I have finished several books this month already.
- My sister eats a great deal of chocolate cake whenever we visit our grandmother.
- I exercise a great deal more during the summer than in the winter.
- I sleep a great deal less during exam weeks because I have so much studying to do.
- She doesn't get a great deal of support from her colleagues in her current project.