Vast: meaning, definitions and examples

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vast

 

[ vɑːst ]

Context #1 | Adjective

ocean

of very great extent or quantity; immense

Synonyms

boundless, enormous, huge, immense

Examples of usage

  • The vast ocean stretched out before us.
  • She was overwhelmed by the vastness of the sea.
Context #2 | Adjective

knowledge

of great importance or significance

Synonyms

considerable, important, significant, substantial

Examples of usage

  • He possessed a vast amount of knowledge on the subject.
  • The issue had vast implications for the future.
Context #3 | Adjective

space

extending to a great distance; wide

Synonyms

broad, extensive, spacious, wide

Examples of usage

  • The vast plains stretched as far as the eye could see.
  • She gazed up at the vast expanse of the night sky.

Translations

Translations of the word "vast" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vasto

🇮🇳 विशाल

🇩🇪 weit

🇮🇩 luas

🇺🇦 величезний

🇵🇱 rozległy

🇯🇵 広大な

🇫🇷 vaste

🇪🇸 vasto

🇹🇷 geniş

🇰🇷 광대한

🇸🇦 واسع

🇨🇿 rozsáhlý

🇸🇰 rozsiahly

🇨🇳 广阔的

🇸🇮 obsežen

🇮🇸 víðáttumikill

🇰🇿 кең

🇬🇪 ფართო

🇦🇿 geniş

🇲🇽 vasto

Etymology

The word 'vast' originated from the Latin word 'vastus', meaning empty or desolate. Over time, its meaning evolved to represent something of great extent or quantity. The term has been used in English since the late 16th century, with its current definition solidifying in the 17th century.

See also: vastly, vastness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,028, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.