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Term: great-great

Description:

The term "great-great" is used as a prefix to describe a relationship that is two generations away. It is commonly employed to denote a significant degree of ancestry or to indicate a high level of admiration or excellence.

Possible Parts of Speech:

Adjective:

In the sense of being four generations removed in a family lineage or an extended period of time.

Noun:

Referring to a grandparent's grandparent or an ancestor who lived four generations ago.

Adverb:

Used to intensify the meaning of an adjective, expressing a very high degree or extreme level.

Sample Sentences:

Adjective:

1. Sarah is my great-great grandmother, making her my father’s father’s mother's mother.

2. The great-great old oak tree has been standing in our backyard since the 1800s.

Noun:

1. My great-great migrated to this country in the late 19th century, seeking a better life.

2. We have been researching our family tree, and I just discovered a fascinating great-great who fought in the Civil War.

Adverb:

1. The performance was great-great, and the audience gave a standing ovation.

2. He spoke great-great Italian, impressing everyone with his fluency.

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