a great deal
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: great deal
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A large amount or extent of something
Literally: a large amount
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review.
Common questions
What does “a great deal” mean?
A large amount or extent of something Literally: a large amount
Is “a great deal” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.