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- Dictionarylarge/lɑːdʒ/
adjective
- 1. of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity: "add a large clove of garlic" Similar Opposite
- 2. of wide range or scope: "we can afford to take a larger view of the situation" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. enjoy oneself in a lively way with drink or drugs and music: informal British "he's known in clubland for his capacity for larging it"
adverb
- 1. another term for free
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The meaning of LARGE is exceeding most other things of like kind especially in quantity or size : big. How to use large in a sentence.
LARGE definition: 1. big in size or amount: 2. enjoying yourself very much by dancing and drinking alcohol: 3. big…. Learn more.
of more than average size, quantity, degree, etc.; exceeding that which is common to a kind or class; big; great: a large house; a large number; in large measure; to a large extent. Synonyms: massive, colossal, gigantic, immense, enormous, huge, vast. Antonyms: small.
adj. 1. having a relatively great size, quantity, extent, etc; big. 2. of wide or broad scope, capacity, or range; comprehensive: a large effect. 3. having or showing great breadth of understanding: a large heart. 4. (Nautical Terms) nautical (of the wind) blowing from a favourable direction.
A large amount or number of people or things is more than the average amount or number. The gang finally fled with a large amount of cash and jewellery. There are a large number of centres where you can take full-time courses. The figures involved are truly very large.
adjective. above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent. “a large city”. “a large sum”. “a large family”. “a large number of newspapers”. “ large areas of the world”. synonyms: big. ample, sizable, sizeable.
Definition of large adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Large definition: Of greater than average size, extent, quantity, or amount; big.
Definition of large adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of 'large' 1. A large thing or person is greater in size than usual or average. [...] 2. A large amount or number of people or things is more than the average amount or number. [...] 3. A large organization or business does a lot of work or commercial activity and employs a lot of people. [...] More. English usage.
