large

large · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity.

  2. 2.

    Of greater size than average.

  3. 3.

    Of wide range or scope.

Phrases & expressions

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    at large — Free and not captured; in general.
  • •
    by and large — On the whole; generally.
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    loom large — Be important or prominent.
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    larger than life — Extraordinary; impressive.
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    live large — Live extravagantly.
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    writ large — In a clear or obvious form.

Related words

Antonyms: little, minute, small, tiny
See also: big, huge, largely, size, small
Synonyms: big, great, huge, substantial, vast

Etymology

From Old French large ("broad, wide"), from Latin largus ("abundant, generous, copious"). The Latin word is of uncertain origin, possibly related to words meaning "to give."