Goliath

/gə'laiəθ/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person or thing of enormous size, strength, or power: "Goliath" refers to someone or something that is abnormally large, powerful, or dominant, often in a metaphorical sense.
    • A giant Philistine warrior: In the Old Testament of the Bible, "Goliath" is the name of a giant warrior from Gath who was famously defeated by the young David.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Metaphorical):
    • The small startup faced a Goliath in the tech industry. (The small startup competed against a huge, dominant company.)
    • She felt like a David taking on a Goliath when she challenged the policy. (She felt like an underdog confronting a powerful institution.)
  • Noun (Biblical/Historical):
    • The story of David and Goliath is a classic tale of the underdog's victory. (The biblical narrative describes a young shepherd defeating a giant warrior.)
Advanced Usage
  • "a David and Goliath battle/struggle/fight": A situation where a very small or weak opponent faces a much larger, stronger, or more powerful one.
    • The court case was a classic David and Goliath struggle between a single homeowner and a massive corporation.
  • To be/stand like a Goliath: To be overwhelmingly large or powerful in a particular context.
    • The new factory stood like a Goliath over the small town.
Variants and Related Words
  • Goliath crane (n): A very large type of crane used in construction and shipbuilding. (This is a compound noun where "Goliath" is used attributively to indicate great size.)
  • Goliath beetle (n): A very large tropical beetle. (Another compound noun using "Goliath" to denote great size.)
Synonyms
  • Colossus: A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
  • Titan: A person or thing of very great strength, intellect, or importance.
  • Behemoth: Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.
  • Giant: A person or thing of unusually great size, power, or importance.
Related Phrases
  • To slay/defeat a Goliath: To overcome a seemingly insurmountable opponent or challenge.
    • The activist group aimed to slay the Goliath of corporate pollution.
  • Goliath-like (adj): Resembling Goliath in size or power. (This is a derived adjective.)
    • The company's Goliath-like presence in the market discouraged competition.
Noun
  1. someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
  2. (Old Testament) a giant Philistine warrior who was slain by David with a slingshot

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