huge

huge · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Extremely large in size, amount, or degree.

  2. 2.

    Very great in importance, extent, or effect.

  3. 3.

    (Informal) Used for emphasis to indicate something is very impressive or successful.

Phrases & expressions

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    huge fan — someone who greatly admires something or someone
  • •
    huge success — a very great achievement
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    huge mistake — a serious error
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    make it huge — to become very successful or famous
  • •
    huge deal — something of great importance

Related words

Antonyms: minuscule, minute, small, tiny
See also: enormous, giant, large, massive
Synonyms: colossal, enormous, gigantic, immense, massive

Etymology

From Old French ahuge or ahoge ("high, lofty, great"), of uncertain origin. Some scholars suggest a connection to Old High German hōh ("high"). The word entered English in the mid-12th century.