Larger: meaning, definitions and examples

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larger

[ ˈlɑːrdʒər ]

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size

Greater in size, extent, or amount than average or usual.

Synonyms

bigger, greater, larger in size, more extensive

Examples of usage

The new house is larger than the old one.
She needs a larger size in shoes.
Our company is aiming for a larger market share.
The larger box is on the bottom shelf.
He has a larger collection of stamps than me.

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amount

Having more than the usual number or amount.

Synonyms

enhanced, greater, increased, more

Examples of usage

He has a larger amount of money in his bank account.
She requires a larger quantity of flour for the recipe.
The larger portion of the cake was gone.

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printing

A size of type slightly larger than average.

Synonyms

bolder, heavier, more prominent

Examples of usage

The title should be in a larger font.

Translations

Translations of the word "larger" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maior

🇮🇳 बड़ा

🇩🇪 größer

🇮🇩 lebih besar

🇺🇦 більший

🇵🇱 większy

🇯🇵 より大きい

🇫🇷 plus grand

🇪🇸 más grande

🇹🇷 daha büyük

🇰🇷 더 큰

🇸🇦 أكبر

🇨🇿 větší

🇸🇰 väčší

🇨🇳 更大

🇸🇮 večji

🇮🇸 stærri

🇰🇿 үлкенірек

🇬🇪 უფრო დიდი

🇦🇿 daha böyük

🇲🇽 más grande

Word origin

The word 'larger' originated from the Middle English word 'larger', which comes from the Old French word 'largier', meaning 'wider'. The term has been used in English since the 13th century to describe something of greater size or amount. Over time, 'larger' has evolved to be commonly used in various contexts, emphasizing the idea of being bigger, greater, or more extensive than something else.

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