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Definition of A good deal
1. Adverb. To a very great degree or extent. "This would help a great deal"
Definition of A good deal
1. Adverb. (idiomatic) Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots. ¹
2. Noun. (idiomatic) A large amount; a lot. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of A Good Deal
Literary usage of A good deal
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Novels of Jane Austen by Jane Austen (1892)
"Margaret, the other sister, was a good-humoured, well-disposed girl; but as she
had already imbibed a good deal of Marianne's romance, without having much ..."
2. Two Years Before the Mast: A Personal Narrative by Richard Henry Dana (1911)
"The owner of her had had a good deal of difficulty with the government about the
duties, &c., and her sailing had been delayed for several weeks; ..."
3. Sons and Lovers by David Herbert Lawrence (1922)
"She had learned a good deal — almost as much he wanted to learn. Her cup had been
full. It was as full as she could carry. On the whole, she would be sorry ..."
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