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It can be, when it refers to something great in comparison to others of its type (e.g. a major upset, a major problem). It is generally the opposite of minor.
The homonym noun major is a military rank (usually above captain and below colonel).
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe noun 'major' is an abstract noun as a word for the main subject studied by a college or university student; a word for a concept.
The noun 'major' is a concrete noun as a word for an officer in the army, air force, or marines; a word for a person.
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What part of speech is major and expect?
The word major is an adjective. The word expect is a verb.
How do you spell major?
That is the correct spelling, "major", of both the adjective (important, not minor) and the military rank.
Is circle an adjective?
No, it is a verb or a noun (to go around, to surround; a round shape). The adjective form is circular.
Is different an adjective?
No, it is not an adjective. Differently is an adverb.The adjective would be different.
What part of speech is leisurely?
It is an adjective.It is a an adjective.
What part of speech is major and expect?
The word major is an adjective. The word expect is a verb.
How do you spell phrenic?
That is the correct spelling of the adjective "phrenic" (of the mind, also a major nerve).
How do you spell major?
That is the correct spelling, "major", of both the adjective (important, not minor) and the military rank.
What i s the adverb phraseThe Battle of Bunker Hill was the first major battle of the American revolution?
Adjective
What is a major offense?
This is a broad adjective that usually refers to any Felony crime, as opposed to a misdemeanor offense, or ordnance violation.
What is the noun form of major?
The word 'major' is a noun; a word for a military commissioned officer; a student specializing in a field; the main subject studied by a student; a word for a person or a thing.The word 'major' is also a verb and an adjective.The noun form of the verb to major is the gerund, majoring.The noun form of the adjective major is majority.
What are the examples of quantitive adjective?
The major quantitative adjectives are the cardinal and ordinal numbers: one, two, three, .... and first, second, third, ... respectively.
What is the adjective phrase in the sentence the Battle of Bunker Hill was the first major battle of the American Revolution?
There are two adjective phrases, but one is part of a proper noun: 1) "of the American Revolution" (modifies battle) 2) "of Bunker Hill" (modifies Battle)
What part of speech is the word greatness?
Great can be an adjective, an interjection, a noun and an adverb.Adjective: Very big; Very goodInterjection: Expression of content regarding something.Noun: A person of major significance.Adverb: Very well.
Is circle an adjective?
No, it is a verb or a noun (to go around, to surround; a round shape). The adjective form is circular.
Is different an adjective?
No, it is not an adjective. Differently is an adverb.The adjective would be different.
What part of speech is leisurely?
It is an adjective.It is a an adjective.
