larger

Thân thiện

The blue whale is larger than the elephant.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Comparative form of 'large': Used to describe something that is of greater size, extent, or quantity when compared to another thing. It indicates a relative difference in magnitude.

Usage and Examples

• Basic Comparative Usage: Used to directly compare the size or scale of two or more items.
  • This house is larger than the one next door.
  • She needed a larger size for the sweater.
  • The company is aiming for a larger market share this year.

Advanced Usage

• "larger than life": An idiom describing a person or thing that appears more exciting, impressive, or extraordinary than is typical.
  • The actor had a larger-than-life personality that captivated everyone.
• In Abstract or Figurative Contexts: Can refer to non-physical concepts like importance, scope, or impact.
  • We must consider the larger implications of this decision.
  • His role in the project was larger than we initially thought.

Variants and Related Words

• Large (adj): Of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity. (e.g., )
• Largest (adj): Superlative form of 'large'. (e.g., )
• Enlarge (v): To make or become larger. (e.g., )
• Largeness (n): The quality or state of being large. (e.g., )

Synonyms

• Bigger: Of greater size. (Often interchangeable, though 'larger' can sound slightly more formal.)
• Greater: Of larger size or more importance. (Commonly used for degree, amount, or intensity as well as size.)
• More substantial: Of considerably greater size, amount, or importance.

Antonyms

• Smaller: Of lesser size.
• Lesser: Not as great in size, amount, or importance.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. large or big relative to something else

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