Definition of large
larger
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1 obsolete : lavish
2 obsolete a : ample, abundant a large crop of applesb : extensive, broad a large expanse of farmland
3a : having more than usual capacity or scope : comprehensive take the large view will take a larger role in the negotiationsb : powerful, forceful had a large influence on the lives of his familyc : very successful or popular a large rock band
4a : exceeding most other things of like kind especially in quantity or size : big a large number of complaintsb : dealing in great numbers or quantities a large and highly profitable business
5 obsolete a of language or expression : coarse, vulgarb : lax in conduct : loose
6 of a wind : favorable
7 : extravagant, boastful large talk
largeness
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Examples of large in a Sentence
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.
Origin and Etymology of large
Middle English, from Anglo-French, broad, wide, generous, from Latin largus generous, plentiful
First Known Use: 13th century
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Definition of large
2 : with the wind abaft the beam
3 : in a large manner : extravagantly living large
Examples of large in a Sentence
college students living large on generous allowances from indulgent parents
Origin and Etymology of large
see 1large
First Known Use: 14th century
large
Definition of large
1 obsolete : liberality, generosity
2 slang : a thousand dollars
at large
1a : free of restraint or confinement the escaped prisoner is still at largeb : without a specific subject or assignment critic at large
2 : at length
3 : in a general way
4 : as a whole society at large
5 : as the political representative of or to a whole area rather than of one of its subdivisions —used in combination with a preceding noun a congressman-at-large
in the large
: on a large scale : in general
Examples of large in a Sentence
These shirts are all larges.
“What size ice-cream cones do you want?” “We'll take three larges and a small.”
Origin and Etymology of large
see 1large
First Known Use: 15th century
LARGE Defined for English Language Learners
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: great in size or amount
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: not limited in importance, range, etc.
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Definition of large for English Language Learners
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: something that is sold in a large size : something that is bigger than others of the same kind
LARGE Defined for Kids
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larger
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: more than most others of a similar kind in amount or size : big a large room a large city
largeness
nounat large
1 : not captured or locked up The bank robbers are still at large.
2 : as a group or a whole the public at large
3 : representing a whole state or district a delegate-at-large
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