Meaning & use
giant
An imaginary or legendary being of human form but of enormous size and strength.
See it in a sentence
In the old tale, a giant guarded the castle at the top of the beanstalk.
Basketball fans nicknamed the seven-foot center 'the gentle giant' for his calm manner.
A note on using this word
As a noun it also commonly refers to a very large or powerful company or person, not only a mythical creature.
Words with a similar meaning
colossus
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Words with an opposite meaning
dwarf
Another way to use it
2. adjective
Extremely large in size, extent, or degree compared with others of its kind.
Scientists discovered a giant squid washed ashore after the storm last winter.
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