English Explanatory Dictionary

gree

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of a flight of steps.
  2. A stage in a process; a degree of rank or station.
  3. A degree.
noun
  1. Pre-eminence; victory or superiority in combat (hence also, the prize for winning a combat).
noun
  1. Pleasure, goodwill, satisfaction.
verb
  1. To agree.

Pronunciation

/ɡɹiː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gree.wav

Word forms

gree grees greeing greed

Etymology

From Middle English gre, from Old French gré, from Latin gradum (“step”). Compare degree. Doublet of grade.

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