at large

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at large

A dangerous convict remains at large in the county.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Having escaped, especially from confinement: Used to describe a person, especially a criminal or prisoner, who has escaped and is not yet recaptured.
    • Free, not confined: More generally, it can describe something or someone that is free, unrestricted, or not under control.

  2. Adverb:

    • In a general fashion; generally: Discussing a topic broadly, without focusing on specific details.
    • At length; in full detail: Speaking or writing expansively and thoroughly on a subject.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • The suspect remains at large and is considered dangerous. (The suspect is still free/not captured.)
    • After the storm, several zoo animals were at large in the city. (The animals were loose/not confined.)

  • Adverb:

    • The report discussed the economic issues at large. (The report discussed economic issues in a general way.)
    • She spoke at large about her experiences abroad. (She spoke in detail and at length about her experiences.)
Advanced Usage

  • "The public at large": Refers to the general public or society as a whole.

    • The new policy will affect the public at large. (The policy will affect the general public.)

  • "Ambassador-at-large" or "Representative-at-large": A special title for an official with broad, general responsibilities not limited to a specific region.

    • He served as a cultural ambassador-at-large. (He served as a cultural ambassador with wide-ranging duties.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Loose (adj): Not firmly or tightly fixed in place; not confined. (e.g., , ).
  • Fugitive (n): A person who has escaped from captivity or is in hiding. (e.g., ).
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Escaped, free, on the loose, unconfined.
  • Adverb: Generally, broadly, extensively, in detail.
Related Phrases
  • On the loose: Having escaped; free and often causing trouble. (Very similar to the adjectival use of 'at large').
    • Three prisoners are on the loose. (Three prisoners have escaped.)
Notes on Meaning
  • The primary and most common modern use is the adjectival sense describing an escaped criminal or dangerous entity that is free.
  • The adverbial sense is more formal and is often used in written or formal spoken contexts to mean "in general" or "at length."
at large

A dangerous convict remains at large in the county.

Adjective
  1. having escaped, especially from confinement
    • a convict still at large
    • searching for two escaped prisoners
    • dogs loose on the streets
    • criminals on the loose in the neighborhood
Adverb
  1. in a general fashion
    • he talked at large about his plans

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