major
/ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ adjective A2- Greater in dignity, rank, importance, significance, or interest.
- Greater in number, quantity, or extent. · the major part of the assembly
- Notable or conspicuous in effect or scope. · The building underwent a major renovation.
- Prominent or significant in size, amount, or degree. · to earn some major cash· a major exhibition
- Involving great risk, serious, life-threatening. · to suffer from a major illness
- Of full legal age, having attained majority. · major children
- Of or relating to a subject of academic study chosen as a field of specialization.
- Having intervals of a semitone between the third and fourth, and seventh and eighth degrees. (of a scale) · major scale
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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“Yes, indeed but one!” said the major with a sigh.
“At the age of five years!” said the major with a deep sigh, and raising his eye to heaven.
The major looked at the count with an indescribable expression of anxiety.
The major recovered his self-possession.
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