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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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2. 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.

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   Large definition: of more than average size, quantity, degree, etc.; exceeding that which is common to a kind or class; big; great. See examples of LARGE used in a sentence.

4. 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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   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.

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

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   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.

7. 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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLARGE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

9. 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.

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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    Large definition: Of greater than average size, extent, quantity, or amount; big.