larger; largest
1
a
: exceeding most other things of like kind especially in quantity or size : big
a large number of complaints
b
: dealing in great numbers or quantities
a large and highly profitable business
2
a
: having more than usual capacity or scope : comprehensive
take the large view
will take a larger role in the negotiations
c
: very successful or popular
a large rock band
3
: extravagant, boastful
large talk
4
of a wind
: favorable
5
obsolete
: lavish
6
largeness
noun
1
: in a large manner : extravagantly
living large
2
: with the wind abaft the beam
1
slang
: a thousand dollars
2
obsolete
: liberality, generosity
Synonyms
Examples of large in a Sentence
Adjective
a large glass of water
It's the largest city in the state.
These T-shirts are available in three sizes: small, medium, and large.
Which city has the largest population?
Her policies are supported by a large part of the population.
A large number of workers have filed complaints.
He has a very large appetite.
Adverb
college students living large on generous allowances from indulgent parents
Noun
These shirts are all larges.
“What size ice-cream cones do you want?” “We'll take three larges and a small.”
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The setup made the most of the renowned Apollo stage, with a large cream couch on stage right and space for the night’s bands to play to the left.
—Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2024
But scandals loomed large over Benedict's papacy.
—Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2023
Ashley Strickland, CNN, 16 July 2024
The set comes with two organizers, one medium and the other large.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024
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Adjective
Starting with the new year, LVMH will be F1’s largest global partner, according to Maffei.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 23 Nov. 2024
The setup made the most of the renowned Apollo stage, with a large cream couch on stage right and space for the night’s bands to play to the left.
—Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
Adverb
But the media industry writ large considers the cable marketplace to be in decline.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2024
But scandals loomed large over Benedict's papacy.
—Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2023
Noun
Astronomers think that an asteroid this large comes within such proximity to Earth only once every 5,000 to 10,000 years.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 16 July 2024
The set comes with two organizers, one medium and the other large.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024
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“Large.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/large. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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