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largest

 

[ ˈlɑːrdʒɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

size

Of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity.

Synonyms

biggest, greatest, most spacious

Examples of usage

  • The largest room in the house is the living room.
  • She wore the largest dress at the party.
Context #2 | Adjective

amount

Of great size or amount.

Synonyms

greatest, major, most significant

Examples of usage

  • He won the largest prize at the competition.
  • This is the largest donation we have ever received.

Translations

Translations of the word "largest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maior

🇮🇳 सबसे बड़ा

🇩🇪 größte

🇮🇩 terbesar

🇺🇦 найбільший

🇵🇱 największy

🇯🇵 最大の

🇫🇷 le plus grand

🇪🇸 más grande

🇹🇷 en büyük

🇰🇷 가장 큰

🇸🇦 الأكبر

🇨🇿 největší

🇸🇰 najväčší

🇨🇳 最大的

🇸🇮 največji

🇮🇸 stærstur

🇰🇿 ең үлкен

🇬🇪 ყველაზე დიდი

🇦🇿 ən böyük

🇲🇽 más grande

Etymology

The word 'largest' originated from the Middle English word 'largest', which is derived from the Old French word 'large', meaning 'broad' or 'wide'. The concept of comparing sizes and identifying the 'largest' has been prevalent throughout human history, from ancient civilizations to modern societies.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,456, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.