Thesaurus: synonyms and antonyms ofmajorin English

major

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HAVING GREAT EFFECT OR INFLUENCE

This is a major decision so we'd better get it right.

Synonyms and examples

importantIt was one of the most important legal cases of the century.
bigThis is a big match tonight - if we lose, we won't be in the playoffs.
significantDid he make any significant changes to my suggestions?
of noteformalDid she say anything of note at the meeting?
eminentHer father was an eminent historian.
prominentShe was a prominent journalist who took on political corruption.
greatMany thought he was a great man.

Antonyms and examples

unimportant

These are unimportant details - just get on with telling the story.

insignificant

The difference between the two car models is insignificant.

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If someone or something is important, theyhave great effect or influenceon other things or people.

HAVING A BAD RESULT OR OUTCOME

It's not a major problem, but it does need to be taken care of.

Synonyms and examples

seriousHer condition is not thought to be serious.
badHe got a bad case of food poisoning.
bigOnline fraud is a big problem.
graveThe public are in grave danger.
severeHe suffered severe damage to his right ankle during the opening match of the season.
life-threateningHis injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
grievousformalHer death is a grievous loss to the whole of the community.
urgentSuddenly, protecting the public from dangerous chemicals became an urgent matter.

Antonym and example

minor

He was charged with a minor traffic offence.

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If someone or somethinglacks humour and is not meant to be funny, they are serious. If something such as a problem, illness, etc.has a bad outcome, it is serious.

TO STUDY SOMETHING

She majored in philosophy at Harvard.

Synonyms and examples

studyWhat do you plan on studying at university?
cramShe's cramming for her history exam.
reviseUKI'm revising for tomorrow's test.
reviewUSWe're going to review for the test tomorrow night.
researchScientists are researching possible new treatments for cancer.

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If youstudy something, you learn about it, usually in an educational course or at school.

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释义	Thesaurus: synonyms and antonyms ofmajorin English major Thesaurus>having great effect or influence>major These are words and phrases related tomajor. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or,go to the definition of major. HAVING GREAT EFFECT OR INFLUENCE This is a major decision so we'd better get it right. Synonyms and examples important It was one of the most important legal cases of the century. big This is a big match tonight - if we lose, we won't be in the playoffs. significant Did he make any significant changes to my suggestions? of noteformal Did she say anything of note at the meeting? eminent Her father was an eminent historian. prominent She was a prominent journalist who took on political corruption. great Many thought he was a great man. Antonyms and examples unimportant These are unimportant details - just get on with telling the story. insignificant The difference between the two car models is insignificant. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms ofmajor. Learn more If someone or something is important, theyhave great effect or influenceon other things or people. HAVING A BAD RESULT OR OUTCOME It's not a major problem, but it does need to be taken care of. Synonyms and examples serious Her condition is not thought to be serious. bad He got a bad case of food poisoning. big Online fraud is a big problem. grave The public are in grave danger. severe He suffered severe damage to his right ankle during the opening match of the season. life-threatening His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. grievousformal Her death is a grievous loss to the whole of the community. urgent Suddenly, protecting the public from dangerous chemicals became an urgent matter. Antonym and example minor He was charged with a minor traffic offence. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms ofmajor. See also earnest sober sombreUK solemn grim unsmiling stony-facedUK dour humourlessUK po-facedUKinformaldisapproving Learn more If someone or somethinglacks humour and is not meant to be funny, they are serious. If something such as a problem, illness, etc.has a bad outcome, it is serious. TO STUDY SOMETHING She majored in philosophy at Harvard. Synonyms and examples study What do you plan on studying at university? cram She's cramming for her history exam. reviseUK I'm revising for tomorrow's test. reviewUS We're going to review for the test tomorrow night. research Scientists are researching possible new treatments for cancer. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms ofmajor. Learn more If youstudy something, you learn about it, usually in an educational course or at school. Cambridge English Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press#https://dictionary.cambridge.org//thesaurus/major##
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