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Voynich Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

A great deal of vs a good deal of

Are there any differences between the two? Thanks in advance!
  

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There is no significant difference in meaning (both refer to a large indefinite amount), but "a good deal of" seems the more informal of the two. " Opinions may vary, however.

— Ozzourti

  • There is no significant difference in meaning (both refer to a large indefinite amount), but "a good deal of" seems the more informal of the two.
  • " Opinions may vary, however.
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There is no significant difference in meaning (both refer to a large indefinite amount), but "a good deal of" seems the more informal of the two. I tend to perceive "a great deal of X" as somewhat larger than "a good deal of X." Opinions may vary, however.
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..and I perceive a great deal as a bit more than a good deal, but I doubt I would think twice about which to use.
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