gross

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ɡrəʊs/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ɡroʊs/

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Adjective

Positive gross

Comparative grosser

Superlative grossest

1. (usually before a noun) The gross amount is the total before you take away losses or expenses.
   • Synonym: total
   • Antonym: net

   Her gross pay was $500, but then they took out $60 for tax.

2. (usually before a noun) A gross violation or abuse is very bad and clearly wrong.

   Leaving the bank unlocked was an act of gross carelessness.

3. If something is gross is very unpleasant.
   • Synonyms: disgusting, unpleasant, horrible and filthy
   • Antonyms: nice, lovely, pleasant, attractive and appealing

   There was a gross smell coming from the broken pipe.

Related words

• grossly
• grossness

Noun

Singular gross

Plural gross

1. A gross is twelve dozen = 144.