large

/lɑ:dʤ/
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large

A large ship sails across the calm ocean.

Definition

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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
  • Small: Of a size that is less than normal or usual.
  • Little: Small in size, amount, or degree.
  • Tiny: Very small.
  • Minor: Lesser in importance, seriousness, or significance.
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.
large

A large ship sails across the calm ocean.

Adjective
  1. in an advanced stage of pregnancy
    • was big with child
    • was great with child
  2. having broad power and range and scope
    • taking the large view
    • a large effect
    • a large sympathy
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. ostentatiously lofty in style
    • a man given to large talk
    • tumid political prose
  6. fairly large or important in effect; influential
    • played a large role in the negotiations
  7. 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
Adverb
  1. in a boastful manner
    • he talked big all evening
  2. with the wind abaft the beam
    • a ship sailing large
  3. at a distance, wide of something (as of a mark)
Noun
  1. a garment size for a large person

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