Large: meaning, definitions and examples

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large

 

[ lษ‘หrdส’ ]

Adjective / Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.
Context #3 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grande

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคกเคผเคพ (bada)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช groรŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ besar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะตะปะธะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ duลผy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคงใใ„ (ookii)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grand

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grande

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผyรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฐ (keun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุจูŠุฑ (kabir)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ velkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ veฤพkรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคง (dร )

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ velik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรณr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะปะบะตะฝ (รผlken)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜ (didi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรถyรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grande

Etymology

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.

See also: enlarge, enlarged, largely, larger, largest.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #121, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.