Definitions

1. noun

a person who has a commissioned rank in a military organization, a senior student or graduate student, or an important or significant person or thing

“The major in the army was responsible for leading the troops into battle.”

2. adjective

extremely great or serious

“The major earthquake caused widespread destruction in the city.”

3. adverb

to a great extent

“The majority of students major in business or engineering.”

4. verb

to make something greater or more important

“The new policy will majorly impact the company’s profits.”