Synonyms for major
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : mey-jer |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈmeɪ dʒər |
Top 10 synonyms for major Other synonyms for the word major
- above
- better
- chief
- critical
- dangerous
- elder
- exceeding
- extreme
- grave
- greater
- grievous
- heavyweight
- hefty
- higher
- influential
- larger
- life and death
- major-league
- meaningful
- most
- notable
- outstanding
- overshadowing
- oversized
- preeminent
- primary
- principal
- radical
- senior
- serious
- significant
- sizable
- star
- stellar
- superior
- supreme
- top
- ultra
- upper
- uppermost
- vital
- weighty
Définition of major
Origin :- c.1300, from Latin maior (earlier *magjos), irregular comparative of magnus "large, great" (see magnate). Used in music (of modes, scales, or chords) since 1690s, on notion of an interval a half-tone greater than the minor.
- adj bigger
- adj important
- We are confident of the success of this major venture in world recovery.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- Major Vernier, of Pulaski's legion, and twenty-five men, were killed.
- Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
- Allen was mounted on the major's charger, and was ordered to swim the river.
- Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
- Major John Postell had been pitched upon as the first victim.
- Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
- Hester began to feel she had not been doing the major justice.
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- "By no means, I give you my word of honor," answered the major, laughing.
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- "Great attractions, no doubt—to me invisible," blurted the major.
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- His strength and coolness were a great comfort both to Hester and the major.
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- "Trust him with nothing, least of all your heart, my dear," said the major earnestly.
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- The major had taken her part and been of the greatest service to her.
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
Antonyms for major
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