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   large

   /lɑːdʒ/

   adjective

   • 1. of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity: "add a large clove of garlic" Similar biggreathugeof considerable sizesizeablesubstantialimmenseenormouscolossalmassivemammothvastcosmicgoodlyprodigioustremendousgiganticgiantmonumentalstupendousgargantuanelephantinetitanicmountainousmonstroustoweringtallhighloftymightyepicinordinatevoluminousunlimitedking-sizeking-sizedgiant-sizegiant-sizedman-sizeman-sizedoutsizeoversizedovergrownconsiderablemajorBrobdingnagiancumbersomeunwieldyinformal:jumbowhoppingwhopping greatthumpingthumping greatmegahumongousmonsterastronomicaldirty greatwhackingwhacking greatginormousbigburlyheavytallbulkythicksetheavysetchunkystrappingpowerfully builtheftymuscularmuscle-boundbrawnymusclyhuskysolidpowerfulsturdysolidly builtbroad-shoulderedstrongbig and strongruggedHerculeanfatplumpoverweightchubbystoutweightymeatyfleshyportlyrotundflabbywell fedpaunchyFalstaffianobesegrosscorpulentbuxominformal:hunkyhulkingbeefyroly-polytubbypudgyporkywell upholsteredbroad in the beampodgyfubsylard-arsedzaftigcorn-fedabundantcopiousplentifulampleliberalgenerouslavishprofusebountifulbumperboundlessteemingoverflowinggoodconsiderablesuperabundantopulenthandsomegaloresufficientinformal:tidyliterary:plenteousOpposite smallsmallthinmeagrescanty
   • ▪ pursuing a commercial activity on a significant scale: "many large investors are likely to take a different view"
   • 2. of wide range or scope: "we can afford to take a larger view of the situation" Similar wide-reachingfar-reachingwide-rangingwidesweepinglarge-scalemacroscalebroadextensivecomprehensiveexhaustivewholesaleglobalOpposite trivialpetty

   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

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘liberal in giving, lavish, ample in quantity’): via Old French from Latin larga, feminine of largus ‘copious’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. largeness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLARGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LARGE definition: 1. big in size or amount: 2. enjoying yourself very much by dancing and drinking alcohol: 3. big…. Learn more.

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   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.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › largeLarge Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLARGE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › LargeLarge - definition of large by The Free Dictionary

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   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. 5. rare overblown; pretentious.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › largeLarge - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Large means the size of an item, such as clothing, that falls between medium and extra-large. If you realize your size has changed from medium to large, it might be time to cut back on the cupcakes. Something that is above average in size or number can be described with the adjective large.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlarge adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of large adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › largelarge | meaning of large in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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   large meaning, definition, what is large: big in size, amount, or number: Learn more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishLARGE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    LARGE definition: 1. big in size or amount: 2. If someone dangerous is at large, they are not in prison. 3. people…. Learn more.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › largeLarge Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Noun. Idiom. Filter. adjective. larger, largest. Big; great. Webster's New World. Of greater than average scope, breadth, or capacity; comprehensive. American Heritage. Big as compared with others of its kind; of more than usual or average size, extent, or amount. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Liberal; generous. Webster's New World.