How to Use "Gross" with Example Sentences

gross (adj): a total amount before anything is taken away; disgusting, rude or offensive; obvious

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Used with nouns:

"We need to calculate the gross assets."
(assets, debts, income, earnings, salary, revenue, returns, profits, pay)

"That was a gross misuse of public funds."
(misuse, mismanagement)

"What is the gross margin?"
(margin, turnover, output)

"They are being investigated for gross corruption."
(corruption, negligence, violations, incompetence, misconduct)

"There is gross inequality here."
(inequality, injustice)

"You should be embarrassed by your gross behavior."
(behavior)

gross (n): total amount before anything is taken away

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Used with nouns:

"They reported a record box office gross."
(box office)

Example sentences:

"We are trying to increase our gross for the new quarter."

"The taxes are taken out of the gross."

"Deduct all fee and charges from the gross."