giant (EN)

adjective, noun

adjective “giant”

1. extremely large in size
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   The giant tree towered over the small house, casting a long shadow.

noun “giant”

1. a mythical being of enormous size
   In the story, the giants could easily lift trees out of the ground with their enormous hands.
2. a very tall person
   The basketball team was thrilled to have a giant on their side, towering over the competition with ease.
3. a person with exceptional strength or abilities, either physically or intellectually
   In the world of physics, Einstein is considered a giant for his groundbreaking theories.
4. a very large company or organization
   The tech giant announced groundbreaking innovations at the annual conference.
5. in astronomy, a star significantly brighter than a main sequence star of the same temperature
   Betelgeuse is a well-known red giant in the constellation of Orion.