great insight

Meaning

1. 1phrasecountable

   A very good understanding of what something is really like, or a clever observation that shows this.

   Grammar: Countable: you can say 'a great insight' or 'great insights'. Often followed by 'into'.

   Patterns

   • a great insight into something
   • great insight into something

   Her book offers a great insight into how teenagers think.

   He gave us a great insight into the problems facing small businesses.

   The documentary provides great insight into life in ancient Rome.

Word forms

Common combinations

provide great insight

The interviews provide great insight into consumer habits.

offer great insight

This report offers great insight into the causes of the crisis.

give somebody great insight

Travel can give you great insight into other cultures.

great insight into something

She has great insight into the way children learn.

Synonyms and how they differ

deep understanding

Focuses on the knowledge itself rather than the clever observation; 'great insight' often suggests a sudden or striking realization.

perception

More formal and often about noticing things quickly; 'great insight' is more common in everyday praise.

Word family

insightful adjective

Showing a very good understanding of people or situations.

insight noun

A clear and deep understanding of a complicated problem or situation.

Commonly confused: great insight or great incite?

Practice

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