gross

B2
Pronunciation
/ɡɹəʊs/
/ɡɹoʊs/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Twelve dozen = 144.

2 Definition

The total nominal earnings or amount, before taxes, expenses, exceptions or similar are deducted. That which remains after all deductions is called net.

3 Definition

The bulk, the mass, the masses.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To earn money, not including expenses.

Example Sentences
  • The movie grossed three million on the first weekend.
Adjective
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

(of behaviour considered to be wrong) Highly or conspicuously offensive.

Synonyms
appalling egregious flagrant serious shameful
Example Sentences
  • a gross mistake;  gross injustice;  gross negligence; a gross insult
2 Definition

(of an amount) Excluding any deductions; including all associated amounts.

Synonyms
aggregate entire overall total whole
Antonyms
net
Example Sentences
  • gross domestic product; gross income; gross weight
3 Definition

Seen without a microscope (usually for a tissue or an organ); at a large scale; not detailed.

Synonyms
macroscopic
Antonyms
microscopic
Example Sentences
  • gross anatomy
4 Definition

Causing disgust.

Synonyms
disgusting gro grody grotty nasty revolting yucky
Example Sentences
  • I threw up all over the bed. It was totally gross.
5 Definition

Lacking refinement in behaviour or manner; offending a standard of morality.

Synonyms
coarse impure obscene rude vulgar
6 Definition

(of a product) Lacking refinement; not of high quality.

Synonyms
coarse rough unrefined
Antonyms
fine
7 Definition

(of a person) Heavy in proportion to one's height; having a lot of excess flesh.

Synonyms
bulky fat great large obese
8 Definition

Not sensitive in perception or feeling.

Synonyms
dull witless
9 Definition

Difficult or impossible to see through.

Synonyms
heavy thick
10 Definition

Easy to perceive.

Synonyms
clear obvious