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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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   What is the meaning of the word'large'?

   • The word 'large' in the title 'Synonyms and Antonyms for large-hearted' means above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent. It can also mean fairly large or important in effect; influential.

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   What does big mean?

   • grande… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! 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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   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 jewellery. There are a large number of centres where you can take full-time courses.

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   What does the word 'large' mean in a sentence?

   • Type: Adjective Meaning/Definition of large: Large is an adjective describing something that is big in size, quantity, or extent. What 'large' means in a sentence is something that is extensive or great in size or amount. What is the Opposite of large? The Opposite of large is small.

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   • English (US)

     big in size or amount: a large house. the world's largest...

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     LARGE definicja: 1. big in size or amount: 2. enjoying...

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     LARGE translate: ใหญ่โต. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     LARGE translate: 큰. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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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.

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