Word 'gross' in Other Languages
- gross in Assamese অসমীয়া
- gross in Bengali বাংলা
- gross in Bodo बड़ो
- gross in Dogri डोगरी
- gross in English
- gross in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- gross in Hindi हिन्दी
- gross in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- gross in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- gross in Konkani कोंकणी
- gross in Maithili মৈথিলী
- gross in Malayalam മലയാളം
- gross in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- gross in Marathi मराठी
- gross in Nepali नेपाली
- gross in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- gross in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- gross in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- gross in Santali
- gross in Sindhi سنڌي
- gross in Tamil தமிழ்
- gross in Telugu తెలుగు
- gross in Urdu اُردُو
Gross
Part of Speech
Adjective, Noun, Verb
Pronunciation
/ɡroʊs/
Definitions
- Adjective: Total, entire, without deductions (e.g., gross income).
- Adjective: Disgusting, offensive, or unpleasant.
- Noun: A dozen dozen (144 items).
- Verb: To earn a specified amount before deductions.
Usage Examples
- The company's gross revenue exceeded expectations.
- The spoiled milk smelled absolutely gross.
- She bought a gross of pencils for the school.
- The movie grossed $100 million worldwide.
Etymology
From Latin grossus ("thick, large"), later adopted into Old French as gros, meaning "large" or "coarse."
Synonyms
Total, whole, vulgar, repulsive
Antonyms
Net, partial, refined, pleasant
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Bruto | /ˈbɾuto/ |
| French | Brut | /bʁyt/ |
| German | Brutto | /ˈbʁʊto/ |
| Italian | Lordo | /ˈlor.do/ |
| Portuguese | Bruto | /ˈbɾutu/ |
Indian Language Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | सकल (Sakal) | /sə.kəl/ |
| Bengali | স্থূল (Sthool) | /sʈʰul/ |
| Tamil | மொத்தம் (Mottam) | /mot̪.t̪am/ |
| Telugu | మొత్తం (Mottam) | /mot̪.t̪am/ |
| Marathi | एकूण (Ekūṇ) | /e.kʊɳ/ |
| Gujarati | કુલ (Kul) | /kul/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- American English: /ɡroʊs/
- British English: /ɡrəʊs/
Historical Usage
In medieval times, "gross" was used to describe bulk quantities in commerce. Over time, it developed additional meanings related to finance, measurement, and vulgarity.
Cultural Nuances
The word "gross" is commonly used in business contexts for total earnings but is also frequently used in casual speech to describe something unpleasant.
More Information
Today, "gross" is used in financial documents, taxation, and everyday slang, signifying its broad applicability.