What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tremendous performance against Conservative (8)" mean?

The definition is "Tremendous". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GIG (synonym="performance") + ANTI (synonym="against") + C (abbreviation="Conservative") = GIGANTIC; definition: "Tremendous" The answer is GIGANTIC.

Tremendous performance against Conservative (8)

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