A large quantity: meaning, definitions and examples

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a large quantity

 

[ ə lɑːrdʒ ˈkwɒntɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a general context

A large quantity refers to a significant amount or number of something, often more than what is considered average or typical. It can imply abundance or a high volume of a particular item or substance.

Synonyms

a considerable number, a great amount, a substantial quantity.

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Word Description / Examples
a large quantity

Used for general context where something exists in a big amount, often tangible items.

  • There is a large quantity of apples in the basket.
  • We need a large quantity of water for the picnic.
a great amount

Typically used to emphasize the impressive or substantial volume of something, often intangible.

  • She has a great amount of patience.
  • There is a great amount of information to process.
a substantial quantity

Used to emphasize that a large and notable amount is involved, often with a sense of significance or impact.

  • We need a substantial quantity of materials for the project.
  • A substantial quantity of evidence was presented in court.
a considerable number

Used for describing a significant, but countable amount of items or people. Often implies importance or impact.

  • A considerable number of students failed the exam.
  • The company hired a considerable number of new employees this year.

Examples of usage

  • He bought a large quantity of groceries for the party.
  • The company ordered a large quantity of raw materials to meet the demand.

Translations

Translations of the word "a large quantity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 uma grande quantidade

🇮🇳 बड़ी मात्रा

🇩🇪 eine große Menge

🇮🇩 sejumlah besar

🇺🇦 велика кількість

🇵🇱 duża ilość

🇯🇵 大量

🇫🇷 une grande quantité

🇪🇸 una gran cantidad

🇹🇷 büyük miktar

🇰🇷 많은 양

🇸🇦 كمية كبيرة

🇨🇿 velké množství

🇸🇰 veľké množstvo

🇨🇳 大量

🇸🇮 velika količina

🇮🇸 mikið magn

🇰🇿 үлкен мөлшер

🇬🇪 დიდი რაოდენობა

🇦🇿 böyük miqdar

🇲🇽 una gran cantidad

Etymology

The term 'quantity' originated from the Latin word 'quantitas', meaning 'how great', which evolved into 'quantite' in Old French. The concept of measuring and describing quantity has been essential in various fields such as mathematics, economics, and physics.