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What does "major" mean?

Vocabulary Word: major

1. Definition (adj.) big, important

Examples Smoking is a major cause of cancer and lung disease.

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2. Definition (n.) Large or big, important.

Examples I dont’ have any major events coming up this summer, which is nice for a change.

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3. Definition (adj.) important, meaningful, significant

Examples I have a major test coming up in math class. I can’t fail it!

Examples I have a major test coming up in math class. I can’t fail it!

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4. Definition (n.) a college student’s main area of study

Examples She’s a biology major so she spends a lot of time in the lab.

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Panyakul

Panyakul

Sweden

I have a major NT test tomorrow:(

05:59 PM Jul 16 2015 |

riojax

riojax

Peru

Maintenance mechanic is my major , so i spend my time repairing machines

03:08 PM May 13 2013 |

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katyushka

katyushka

Ukraine

Sociology is my major. I work with people and statistic, and my work is major.

01:26 PM May 13 2013 |

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