Greats

/ ɡreɪts /

plural noun

1. the Honour School of Literae Humaniores, involving the study of Greek and Roman history and literature and philosophy

2. the final examinations at the end of this course

Example Sentences

Sciver-Brunt and Knight have been England's glue and have been world greats for a long time, but without their contributions, the difference is stark.

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The “Year 3 Leap” is a rite of passage common to all-time basketball greats.

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Born Michael Eugene Archer in Virginia, D’Angelo was an artist in the tradition of the soul greats like Marvin Gaye and Al Green, but also Otis Redding, the Isley Brothers and Sly Stone.

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Mr Harris said Sir Malcolm was a "very personable man, he would write for the greats, all his friends, he was accessible".

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Pundits criticised the 62-year-old former midfielder for his unattractive style of play, while he bemoaned having no players coming even close to the level of former Czech greats such as Pavel Nedved or Tomas Rosicky.

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