Gross – 1. Extremely unpleasant 2. Profit without deduction of tax 3. 144, or twelve dozen 4. An emphasis on size or importance
(Pronounced grohs)
The grocery (gross) store had a big sale of 144 (12 x 12) rotten vegetables which produced a very unpleasant look and smell. If they got anything for them, the tax officer would deduct no tax – this time.
Examples of gross (extremely unpleasant) in a sentence
The runner removed her trainers and the smell was gross.
She fell into the swamp and climbed out covered in a gross slime.
That's kind of gross, isn't it?
Examples of gross (profit without deduction of tax) in a sentence
Investments showed a gross profit of 26%.
The firm's payroll has one field for gross pay and one for net pay.
Within 10 years they had a gross profit margin of 50%.
Examples of gross (144, or twelve dozen) in a sentence
Dad accidentally ordered a gross of eggs. He didn't realise this would be 144 eggs.
A gross refers to a square dozen.
If a teacher orders a gross of pencils, it provides a quantity of 144 for the pupils.
Examples of gross (an emphasis on size or importance) in a sentence
I think it would be a gross distortion of reality to say that they were motivated by self-interest.
He's not just fat. He's positively gross.
The company described reports of environmental disaster as gross exaggeration.
