Antonyms for
grand
Of a large size or extent
0 antonyms 5 letters

No Antonyms Found for Grand

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All Definitions for Grand

Below are all the dictionary definitions of grand:

1Of a large size or extent
2Great.
3Great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression
4Illustrious, dignified, magnificent.
5Large, senior (high-ranking), intense, extreme, or exceptional
6Having higher rank or more dignity, size, or importance than other persons or things of the same name.
7Fine
8Lovely.
9Standing in the second or some more remote degree of parentage or descent (see grand-).
10A grand piano
11A grandparent or grandchild.
12A thousand of some unit of currency, such as dollars or pounds. (Compare G.)
13A thousand RPM.
14Containing all the parts proper to a given form of composition.
15A commune in Vosges department, Grand Est, France.
16A ghost town (historic place) in Ellis County, Oklahoma, United States.
17A placename
18A surname.

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Common antonyms for grand. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

How many antonyms does grand have?

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About antonyms for grand

Finding the right antonym for grand helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "Of a large size or extent", grand has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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