a great deal better
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
much improved or more satisfactory
Literally: a large amount better
Register: neutral
Examples
The new policy has made things a great deal better.
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “a great deal better” mean?
much improved or more satisfactory Literally: a large amount better
Is “a great deal better” formal or informal?
a great deal better is generally neutral.