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   Large

   /lärj/

   

   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 smallsmallthinmeagerscanty
   • ▪ pursuing an occupation or 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
   • 3. another term for free

   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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   What does large mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! LARGE definition: 1. big in size or amount: 2. If someone dangerous is at large, they are not in prison. 3. people…. Learn more.

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   What does a large thing mean?

   • A large thing or person is greater in size than usual or average. The pike lives mainly in large rivers and lakes. In the largest room about a dozen children and seven adults are sitting on the carpet. A large amount or number of people or things is more than the average amount or number.

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   What does a large amount mean?

   • 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 jewelry. There are a large number of centers where you can take full-time courses. Large is used to indicate that a problem or issue which is being discussed is very important or serious.

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   What is the meaning of Big?

   • 1. of more than average size, quantity, degree, etc.; big; great: a large house. 2. on a great scale: a large producer of kitchen equipment. 3. of great scope or range; extensive; broad: a large variety of interests. 4. grand or pompous: large talk. 5. Naut. free (def. 29). 6. Obs. generous; bountiful; lavish. 7.

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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.

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   noun [uncountable] See large in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: large. Definition of large adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   2 days ago · large. A large thing or person is greater in size than usual or average. The pike lives mainly in large rivers and lakes. In the largest room about a dozen children and seven adults are sitting on the carpet. A large amount or number of people or things is more than the average amount or number.

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   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.

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   Synonyms and antonyms of. large. in English. large. Thesaurus > greater than the average size or amount > large. These are words and phrases related to large. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of large.

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9. en.bab.la › dictionary › englishLARGE - Definition in English - bab.la

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   UK /lɑːdʒ/ adjective 1. of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity add a large clove of garlic the concert attracted large crowds the jumper comes in small, medium, and large sizes 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 a...