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- Dictionarygreed/ɡriːd/
noun
- 1. intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food: "mercenaries who had allowed greed to overtake their principles" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of GREED is a selfish and excessive desire for more of something (such as money) than is needed. How to use greed in a sentence.
GREED definition: 1. a very strong wish to continuously get more of something, especially food or money: 2. a very…. Learn more.
GREED meaning: 1. a very strong wish to continuously get more of something, especially food or money: 2. a very…. Learn more.
Definition of greed noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
greed, greediness denote an excessive, extreme desire for something, often more than one’s proper share.
Greed is an overwhelming urge to have more of something, usually more than you really need. Watching kids at a birthday party furiously grabbing for candy from a piñata, you might find yourself surprised at their greed.
Greed, greediness denote an excessive, extreme desire for something, often more than one's proper share. Greed means avid desire for gain or wealth (unless some other application is indicated) and is definitely uncomplimentary in implication: His greed drove him to exploit his workers.
