This meaning of giant is about a big, strong creature in stories. Giants are not real but appear in fairy tales and myths. They are much bigger than people.
The giant lives in the deep forest.
He read a book about giants and heroes.
This meaning means a person or group that is very important and strong in a certain area. It shows power or big influence in business, sports, or arts.
She is a giant in the music world.
That company is a giant in technology.
Giant as an adjective means very big or large. It is used to describe things that are much bigger than normal size.
They saw a giant tree in the park.
We made a giant cake for the party.
In science, giant can mean a very big animal that lived long ago or still lives. Often it refers to animals much larger than normal today.
Scientists found a giant whale fossil.
The giant squid lives deep in the ocean.
Giant here means a very tall or strong person. It is often used to talk about athletes or people with great strength or height.
He is a giant on the basketball court.
The giant lifted the heavy weights easily.
This use of giant means something or someone is very big or important in success or power. It is often informal and talks about winning or leading in a place.
The movie was a giant at the box office.
That phone is a giant in the market.
Giant is used here to show something very big in effect or size but not physical. It can be a problem, event, or feeling that is very strong or important.
They faced a giant challenge together.
A giant wave hit the shore last night.
