Gross
Pronunciation: /ˈɡroʊs/
Gross (adjective)
- Very unpleasant to see, smell, or taste.
- The total amount before anything is taken away.
- Very obvious or serious, often in a bad way.
Examples
- The smell from the trash was gross.
- Eating spoiled food is gross.
Common collocations: gross smell, gross behavior, gross taste, gross income, gross weight
Gross (noun)
- The total money earned before costs are subtracted.
Examples
- The gross for the movie was impressive.
- The company's gross increased this quarter.
Gross (verb)
- To earn a total amount of money before costs.
Examples
- The film grossed millions worldwide.
- The concert grossed a significant amount.