"gross" meaning in English

See gross in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ɡrəʊs/ [UK], /ɡroʊs/ [US] Audio: en-us-gross.ogg [US] Forms: gross [positive], grosser [comparative], grossest [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|gross|grosser|grossest}} [POS TABLE]
  1. The gross amount is the total before you take away losses or expenses. Synonyms: total
    Sense id: simple-gross-en-adj-9GV86PpJ Categories (other): Attributive modifiers
  2. A gross violation or abuse is very bad and clearly wrong.
    Sense id: simple-gross-en-adj-kLwYBMD8 Categories (other): Attributive modifiers
  3. If something is gross is very unpleasant. Synonyms: disgusting, unpleasant, horrible, filthy
    Sense id: simple-gross-en-adj-8uKfif5R

Noun

IPA: /ɡrəʊs/ [UK], /ɡroʊs/ [US] Audio: en-us-gross.ogg [US] Forms: gross [singular], gross [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|2=gross}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A gross is twelve dozen = 144.
    Sense id: simple-gross-en-noun-Qc7kKKsW
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