Definition Synonyms
Definition of large - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
sizeof considerable or relatively great size
- The large elephant blocked the road..
2.
quantityexisting in considerable quantity or number
- He had a large collection of stamps..
3.
generositygenerous or ample in amount
- She gave a large tip to the waiter..
4.
importanceRare very important or seriousRare
- Climate change is a large issue for the world.
5.
languageDated unrestrained by decorumDated
- His large speech shocked the audience.
Noun
1.
clothingsize label indicating an item is bigger than standard
- He bought a large at the store.
2.
- He bet a large on the game.
3.
musicRare old musical note equal to two longasRare
- The composition included a large in the score.
Expressions with large
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free from confinement or restraint
The suspect is still at large..
increase the size of a food or drink portion
I chose to go large with my fries.
have a lavish or extravagant lifestyle
They decided to live large after winning the lottery.
appear very important or threatening
The deadline looms large in our minds.
usually the case or as a rule
By and large, people prefer summer to winter.
mainly or mostly
The delay was in large part caused by the weather.
spend money extravagantly
He is living large, buying expensive cars and clothes.
appear as a significant or threatening event
The deadline is looming large for the project team.
for the most part or mainly
The changes were in large measure beneficial to the community.
dominating a situation with confidence and authority
She walked into the room, large and in charge.
the general public or society as a whole
The policy was designed to benefit the people at large.
appearing very important or prominent
In the meeting, the issues looming large took center stage.
continue to be free and not captured
The suspect remains at large despite the police search.
engage in intense pleasure-seeking activities
They decided to have it large at the festival.
engage in activities with great enthusiasm
They decided to large it at the festival.
exceeding the desired or necessary size
The shirt is too large for him.
referring to a significant quantity of something
There is a large amount of sugar in this recipe.
indicating a significant quantity of something
A large number of people attended the concert.
larger than extra large in size
He bought an extra extra large shirt.
larger than the standard large size
He bought an extra large shirt.
with many people or things involved in the action
Fans arrived in large numbers to see the concert.
large indefinite quantity or amount
A large number of people attended the concert.
request for a significant quantity of goods
The company placed a large order for office supplies..
person of greater than average size
He is a large person who stands out in crowds.
Origin of large
Latin, largus (abundant)
Terms with large included in their meaning
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military force
large organized group of soldiers
transportation
large vehicle for public transport
geography
large and densely populated urban area
zoo creature
large mammal with trunk and tusks
animals
large animal used for riding and work
medical facility
large building for treating serious illnesses or injuries
geography
large body of fresh water surrounded by land
animal
large wild cat with a mane, native to Africa and Asia
landform
large natural elevation of the earth's surface
kitchenware
large cup with a handle
geography
large body of salt water covering Earth's surface
public space
large public area with grass and trees
geography
large natural stream of water flowing to a sea
geography
large body of salt water covering Earth's surface
transportation
large watercraft for navigation on water
measurement
limited in size or amount, not large
retail
large self-service store selling groceries and more
dimension
having a large distance between opposite sides
nature
large woody plant with a trunk and branches
bird
large bird with fan-shaped tail
physical size
having a large extent from side to side
quantity
a large quantity or number of something
bathroom
large container for bathing in bathrooms
urban
large and densely populated urban area
Examples of large in a sentence
She bought a large pizza for the party. A large number of people attended the concert. The company made a large profit this year. The charity received a large donation. He made a large contribution to the project. The pandemic is a large concern for public health.
Economic inequality is a large problem in society. Her large gestures were inappropriate for the formal event. The comedian's large jokes were not well-received by everyone. The large was too big for him. She ordered a large from the menu. He lost two large in the casino. She earned a large from the deal. The choir practiced the large diligently. He studied the large to understand its historical use.
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- French:grand, taille L, ...
- German:groß, Großes, ...
- Italian:enorme, taglia grande, ...
- Spanish:enorme, talla grande, ...
- Portuguese:enorme, milhar, ...
- Chinese:巨大的, 大号, ...
- Japanese:大きい, ラージサイズ, ...
- Arabic:كَبِير, مقاس لارج, ...
- Hebrew:גָּדוֹל, לאַרְג׳, ...
- Russian:большой, большой размер, ...
- Ukrainian:великий, великий розмір, ...
- Hindi:बड़ा, लार्ज, ...
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