English · Adjectives

large

/lɑːdʒ/

[/lɑːdʒ/]

big in size

Beginneradjective

Definition

Of considerable or great size, amount, or extent.

Example

A large crowd gathered in the square to watch the colourful fireworks display.

A large crowd gathered in the square to watch the colourful fireworks display.

Etymology

From Old French 'large', from Latin 'largus' (abundant, generous).

How & Where It’s Used

Slightly more formal than 'big'; common in measurements and quantities.

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