Large: meaning, definitions and examples
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large
[ lษหrdส ]
size
Of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity.
Synonyms
big, enormous, gigantic, huge, massive
Examples of usage
- She wore a large hat to protect herself from the sun.
- He lived in a large house with a big garden.
- The large crowd gathered in the square for the concert.
amount
Having a considerable or relatively great amount of space or space for movement.
Synonyms
ample, expansive, generous, roomy, spacious
Examples of usage
- The large room could accommodate all the guests comfortably.
- The large parking lot was almost full with cars.
- The large field provided plenty of space for the children to play.
extent
In a way that indicates a considerable degree.
Synonyms
considerably, extensively, greatly, significantly, vastly
Examples of usage
- She smiled large when she saw the surprise.
- He dreams large and always aims high.
- The company is expanding large in the international market.
Translations
Translations of the word "large" in other languages:
๐ต๐น grande
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคกเคผเคพ (bada)
๐ฉ๐ช groร
๐ฎ๐ฉ besar
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะตะปะธะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ duลผy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅคงใใ (ookii)
๐ซ๐ท grand
๐ช๐ธ grande
๐น๐ท bรผyรผk
๐ฐ๐ท ํฐ (keun)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุจูุฑ (kabir)
๐จ๐ฟ velkรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ veฤพkรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅคง (dร )
๐ธ๐ฎ velik
๐ฎ๐ธ stรณr
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฏะปะบะตะฝ (รผlken)
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ (didi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ bรถyรผk
๐ฒ๐ฝ grande
Word origin
The word 'large' originated from the Old French word 'large' meaning 'broad, wide, generous'. It has been used in English since the 12th century to describe something of considerable size or extent. Over time, the word has evolved to represent not only physical dimensions but also quantities and degrees. 'Large' is a versatile word that is commonly used in everyday language to convey the idea of something substantial or extensive.