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Definition of largest - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
sizeof the greatest size or extent
- The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.
2.
quantityhaving the most units or members
- This is the largest class in the school.
Expressions with largest
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bigger than all except one in a group
Canada is the second-largest country in the world.
Origin of largest
Old English, laest (least) + est (suffix)
Terms with largest included in their meaning
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size
of the largest size or amount
size
largest in size or amount
quantity
having the largest amount or number
city Kenya
largest city in Kenya, serving as capital and main commercial center
upper bound
largest amount or degree that is allowed or possible
medical
largest toe on the human foot
largest whale
largest baleen whale, blue-grey, migratory, mostly in Southern Hemisphere
commerce
largest or most important marketplace in an area
main bedroom
largest bedroom in a house, typically with an attached bathroom
extra large
larger than standard size, often the largest available
size
being of the largest size in its category
majority
the main or largest part of something
legislative group
largest voting group in an assembly
quantity
describing the largest amount allowed or required
animal
largest ape native to central Africa
sorting numbers
arranged from smallest or lowest to largest or highest
sorting numbers
arranged from largest or highest to smallest or lowest
reptile
the largest lizard species found on Indonesian islands
distribution
largest part or portion of something
property building
main living building on a property, often the largest or primary residence
media
relating to the time with the largest TV or radio audience
metropolis
largest city and capital of Saudi Arabia
quantity
the largest or main part of something
measurement
largest possible quantity or amount
Examples of largest in a sentence
She has the largest collection of stamps I've ever seen. This is the largest collection of stamps I've ever seen. They have the largest number of votes in the election.
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- French:plus imposant, plus grand, ...
- German:größte, ...
- Italian:di maggiori dimensioni, maggiore, ...
- Spanish:más grande, mayor, ...
- Portuguese:mais grande, mais numerosa, ...
- Chinese:最大的, 最多的, ...
- Japanese:最大の, 一番多い, ...
- Arabic:أَكْبَر, ...
- Hebrew:גָּדוֹל בְּיוֹתֵר, גָּדוֹל בְּיוֹתֵר, ...
- Russian:самый большой, наибольший, ...
- Ukrainian:найбільший, найчисленніший, ...
- Hindi:सबसे बड़ा, अधिकतम, ...
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)
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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