Definition of "great deal" in English

Noun

1. Large number, amount, or extent; profusion.

   • We have a great deal of territory to cover.
   • Few expressed any great deal of confidence in the legislative branch.
   • The audience is generally unaware of the great deal of work that goes into its creation.
   • They didn't realize he had this great deal of intellectual depth.

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see great,‎ deal.

   • I got a great deal on a motorcycle.
   • There are plenty of great deals on flights.