Meaning of the word gross in English
What does gross mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
gross
US /ɡroʊs/
UK /ɡrəʊs/
Adjective
1.
total before deductions
Example:
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His gross income was higher than his net income.
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The company reported a gross profit of $10 million.
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3.
(informal) very unpleasant; repulsive
Example:
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Oh, that smell is so gross!
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Eating insects might seem gross to some people.
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Noun
an amount equal to twelve dozen; 144
Example:
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We ordered a gross of pencils for the office.
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The factory produced ten gross of widgets last month.