Expansive vs. Grand

Expansive vs. Grand — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Expansive and Grand

Expansiveadjective

Comprehensive in scope or extent.

an expansive research work

Grandadjective

Of a large size or extent; great

a grand mountaina grand armya grand mistake

Expansiveadjective

Talkative and sociable.

Grandadjective

Great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression; illustrious, dignified, magnificent.

a grand monarcha grand viewHis simple vision has transformed into something far more grand.

Expansiveadjective

Able to be expanded. en

Grandadjective

Having higher rank or more dignity, size, or importance than other persons or things of the same name.

a grand lodgea grand viziera grand pianoThe Grand Viziers of the Ottoman Empire.
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Expansiveadjective

(mathematics) Exhibiting expansivity.

Grandadjective

Standing in the second or some more remote degree of parentage or descent.

grandfather, grandson, grand-child

Expansiveadjective

able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion;

Expansive materialsthe expansive force of fire

Grandadjective

Fine; lovely.

A cup of tea? That'd be grand.

Expansiveadjective

impressive in scale;

an expansive lifestylein the grand manner

Grandnoun

A thousand of some unit of currency, such as dollars or pounds. Compare G.

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Expansiveadjective

marked by exaggerated feelings of euphoria and delusions of grandeur

Grandnoun

(musical instruments) A grand piano

Expansiveadjective

friendly and open and willing to talk;

wine made the guest expansive

Grandnoun

A grandparent or grandchild.

Grandnoun

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

Grandnoun

a piano with the strings on a harp-shaped frame; usually supported by 3 legs

Grandadjective

impressive in scale;

an expansive lifestylein the grand manner

Grandadjective

of or befitting a lord;

heir to a lordly fortuneof august lineage

Grandadjective

impressive in size or scope;

heroic undertakings