greatest
highest in quality
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,160 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 15,869 times across 155,370 chapters — 0.008% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- highest in quality also: sterling, superlative
greatest in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Even at the time of his greatest follies, Maxence had always had for his sister a fraternal affection.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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That was how I came to know Jorsen, whom I believe to be one of the greatest men alive.
The Mahatma and the Hare: A Dream Story · H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard · Chapter 1
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This song and Edwin Markham’s poem on Lincoln are two of the greatest tributes ever paid to that hero.
Poems Every Child Should Know · Mary E. (Mary Elizabeth) [Editor] Burt · Chapter 1
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Wy, life's greatest pulls, dont cherknow, Are to look up to sparklers above us, and down on poor duffers below.
Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890 · Various · Chapter 1
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Pointing to the box, she said, ‘Here is my greatest treasure, whose like is not to be found in the whole world.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1