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In some senses, gross is marked as informal, US. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ.
autistic, national, worst
The gross national product increased by three percent last year.
VERB + GROSS
avoid, go, making, measuring, mentioned, mistake, order, whom't
He made a gross mistake by insulting her in front of everyone at the party.
GROSS + NOUN
amount, distortion, flattery, happiness, income, injustice, man, negligence
The gross income from our business increased significantly this year compared to last year.
PREP.
about, in, in
The company's gross in sales last year was about five million dollars.
ADV.
really
That behavior at the party was really gross and made everyone uncomfortable.