large

adjective

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\ ˈlärj

larger; largest

Definition of large

(Entry 1 of 3)

1a : 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

2a : having more than usual capacity or scope : comprehensive take the large view will take a larger role in the negotiations

b : powerful, forceful had a large influence on the lives of his family

c : very successful or popular a large rock band

3 : extravagant, boastful large talk

4 of a wind : favorable

5 obsolete : lavish

6 obsolete

a : ample, abundant a large crop of apples

b : extensive, broad a large expanse of farmland

7 obsolete

a of language or expression : coarse, vulgar

b : lax in conduct : loose

large

adverb

Definition of large (Entry 2 of 3)

1 : in a large manner : extravagantly living large

2 : with the wind abaft the beam

3 obsolete : in abundance : amply, liberally

large

noun

Definition of large (Entry 3 of 3)

1 slang : a thousand dollars

2 obsolete : liberality, generosity

at large

1a : free of restraint or confinement the escaped prisoner is still at large

b : without a specific subject or assignment critic at large

2 : as a whole society at large

3 : 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

4 : at length

5 : in a general way

in the large

: on a large scale : in general

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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.” See More

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