large

/lɑ:dʤ/

Definition

Adjective:
- Above average in size, extent, or quantity: "Large" describes something that is bigger than usual or average in physical dimensions, amount, or scale.
- Important, influential, or prominent: "Large" can describe something or someone of significant importance, scope, or influence.
- Generous, broad-minded, or tolerant: "Large" can describe a quality of character that is generous, understanding, or liberal in views.
Adverb:
- In a boastful or extravagant manner: To talk or act in an exaggerated, proud, or showy way.
- With the wind blowing from behind a ship (Nautical): Sailing with the wind coming from a direction astern or on the quarter.
- At a distance from a target or mark: Widely or broadly off the intended point.
Noun:
- A size of clothing: A standard size for garments, typically bigger than medium and smaller than extra-large.

Usage Examples

Adjective:
- They live in a large house with a garden. (Describing physical size)
- She played a large role in organizing the event. (Describing importance or influence)
- He is known for his large and generous spirit. (Describing character)
Adverb:
- He tends to talk large about his accomplishments. (Speaking boastfully)
- The ship was sailing large with a favorable wind. (Nautical usage)
Noun:
- This shirt is a large; do you have it in a medium? (Referring to clothing size)

Advanced Usage

"at large":
- Free, not confined: Often used for a criminal or dangerous person who has not been captured.
  - The suspect is still at large.
- As a whole, in general: Referring to a group in its entirety.
  - The policy will affect the community at large.
- Fully, in detail: Discussing something at length.
  - He spoke at large about his plans.
"by and large": On the whole, generally speaking.
- By and large, the project was a success.
"in large": On a large scale.
- They decided to reproduce the artwork in large.

Variants and Related Words

Largely (adverb): To a great extent; mostly.
- The success was largely due to her efforts.
Largeness (noun): The quality or state of being large.
- The largeness of the task was daunting.
Enlarge (verb): To make or become larger.
- They plan to enlarge the kitchen.

Synonyms

Big: Of considerable size or extent. (Commonly interchangeable with 'large' for physical size).
Spacious: Having ample space.
Substantial: Of considerable importance, size, or worth.
Major: Important, serious, or significant.

Antonyms

Related Phrases

Larger than life: Seeming more exciting or extraordinary than reality.
- He was a larger-than-life character.
A large order: A difficult task or demanding requirement.
- Finishing by tomorrow is a large order.

Adjective

in an advanced stage of pregnancy
- was big with child
- was great with child
having broad power and range and scope
- taking the large view
- a large effect
- a large sympathy
conspicuous in position or importance
- a big figure in the movement
- big man on campus
- he's very large in financial circles
- a prominent citizen
generous and understanding and tolerant
- a heart big enough to hold no grudges
- that's very big of you to be so forgiving
- a large and generous spirit
- a large heart
- magnanimous toward his enemies
ostentatiously lofty in style
- a man given to large talk
- tumid political prose
fairly large or important in effect; influential
- played a large role in the negotiations
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
- a large city
- set out for the big city
- a large sum
- a big (or large) barn
- a large family
- big businesses
- a big expenditure
- a large number of newspapers
- a big group of scientists
- large areas of the world

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