How Do You Spell GROSS?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈə͡ʊs] (IPA)

The word "gross" can be spelled with either one "s" or two "s's" at the end. The correct spelling depends on its meaning. When used to describe something as disgusting or unpleasant, it is spelled with one "s". However, when used to describe a quantity of twelve dozen or 144, it is spelled with two "s's". In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced as /ɡroʊs/ with a long "o" sound in the first syllable and a short "o" sound in the second syllable.

GROSS Meaning and Definition

  1. Gross is an adjective that has a number of different meanings depending on the context in which it is used. It can refer to something being large in size or extent, without any implication of negativity. For example, "They earned a gross profit of $1 million last year" denotes the total amount before deducting expenses or taxes. In this case, gross is used in a financial sense.

    However, gross often carries a negative connotation and can describe something that is unpleasant, revolting, or offensive to the senses. For instance, "The spoiled food had a gross smell and was not fit for consumption." In this context, gross refers to something that is physically disgusting or repugnant.

    The term can also describe behavior or actions that are offensive, vulgar, or socially inappropriate. For instance, "His constant use of profanity was completely gross." This usage implies that the behavior is inappropriate, distasteful, or offensive.

    Furthermore, gross can describe an amount of money or income before any deductions are made, typically referring to a person's salary or wages. "He earned a gross income of $50,000 per year" refers to the amount earned before any taxes or other deductions are taken out.

    Overall, the meaning of gross can vary depending on the particular context it is used in, but it generally refers to something that is large, offensive, revolting, or socially inappropriate.

  2. Large, coarse, macroscopic.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. • Dull; stupid.
    • Thick; fat; corpulent; coarse; rude; indelicate; impure; unrefined; great, as gross ignorance; whole or entire.
    • The whole taken together; the whole weight of goods, including box, package, or suchlike; the mass.
    • The number of twelve dozen: great gross, 112 gross.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of GROSS

The word "gross" originates from the Old French term "gros", meaning "big" or "thick". This Old French term itself comes from the Late Latin adjective "grossus", which also means "thick" or "coarse". Over time, the meaning of "gross" expanded to include concepts such as "large", "big", "bulk", and eventually evolved into its present-day sense as something unpleasant, disgusting, or offensive. The transformation of meaning is thought to have occurred during the Medieval period, influenced by associations with the coarseness or lack of refinement in anything excessive or abundant.

Idioms with the word GROSS

  • gross sb out The idiom "gross sb out" means to cause someone to feel disgusted, repulsed, or uncomfortable, usually by something unpleasant, offensive, or disturbing. It refers to an action or behavior that elicits a strong negative emotional response in someone.
  • so gross The idiom "so gross" is an expression used to depict something as extremely disgusting, repulsive, or unpleasant. It implies that the subject or situation is highly offensive or disturbing to the senses.
  • gross sm out The phrase "gross someone out" is an idiomatic expression used to describe a situation or action that causes someone to feel disgusted, repulsed, or extremely uncomfortable. It refers to an act or behavior that is visually disturbing, morally offensive, or physically sickening to a person.
  • gross out The idiom "gross out" means to disgust or repel someone, often by something that is considered unpleasant, shocking, or revolting. It refers to the feeling of intense disgust or revulsion that causes someone to feel nauseated or physically uncomfortable.
  • gross one out To gross someone out means to disgust or repulse them. It refers to an action or behavior that evokes strong feelings of revulsion or discomfort in someone.
  • gross someone out The idiom "gross someone out" means to disgust or repulse someone, making them feel uncomfortable, queasy, or revolted. It often refers to something that is considered extremely unpleasant, distasteful, or unappealing.
  • by the gross The idiom "by the gross" refers to purchasing or selling goods in large quantities or bulk, typically by the dozen or by the hundred. It signifies the sale or acquisition of items in a large, wholesale quantity rather than individually.
  • in the gross

Similar spelling words for GROSS

Conjugate verb Gross

CONDITIONAL

I would gross
we would gross
you would gross
he/she/it would gross
they would gross

FUTURE

I will gross
we will gross
you will gross
he/she/it will gross
they will gross

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have grossed
we will have grossed
you will have grossed
he/she/it will have grossed
they will have grossed

PAST

I grossed
we grossed
you grossed
he/she/it grossed
they grossed

PAST PERFECT

I had grossed
we had grossed
you had grossed
he/she/it had grossed
they had grossed

PRESENT

I gross
we gross
you gross
he/she/it grosses
they gross

PRESENT PERFECT

I have grossed
we have grossed
you have grossed
he/she/it has grossed
they have grossed
I am grossing
we are grossing
you are grossing
he/she/it is grossing
they are grossing
I was grossing
we were grossing
you were grossing
he/she/it was grossing
they were grossing
I will be grossing
we will be grossing
you will be grossing
he/she/it will be grossing
they will be grossing
I have been grossing
we have been grossing
you have been grossing
he/she/it has been grossing
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I had been grossing
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you had been grossing
he/she/it had been grossing
they had been grossing
I will have been grossing
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you will have been grossing
he/she/it will have been grossing
they will have been grossing
I would have grossed
we would have grossed
you would have grossed
he/she/it would have grossed
they would have grossed
I would be grossing
we would be grossing
you would be grossing
he/she/it would be grossing
they would be grossing
I would have been grossing
we would have been grossing
you would have been grossing
he/she/it would have been grossing
they would have been grossing

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