large
lahj
Large (adj) means Big in size, amount, or extent. Example: “They bought a large house with plenty of garden space.”
adj
1
Big in size, amount, or extent.
"They bought a large house with plenty of garden space."
"A large percentage of the budget went toward marketing."
"The large dog slept happily by the warm fire."
noun
1
A size category bigger than medium, used for clothing and other manufactured items.
"Do you have this jacket in a large?"
"Two coffees, please, one small and one large."
"I usually take a medium, but this shirt only comes in a large."
How to use large
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBig — used for physical size, amounts, or clothing sizes.
Common pairings
a large amount
by and large
at large
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Word forms
- Plural
- larges
- Comparative
- larger
- Superlative
- largest
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Etymology
From Old French large, from Latin larga, "abundant, plentiful."
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What does “large” mean?
The word “large” means big in size, amount, or extent. In plain terms, big — used for physical size, amounts, or clothing sizes.
How do you pronounce “large”?
“Large” is pronounced lahj (/lɑɹd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “large” in a sentence?
Here is “large” used in a sentence: “They bought a large house with plenty of garden space.”
What is another word for “large”?
Words with a similar meaning to “large” include big, huge, giant, gigantic, enormous and stour.
What is the opposite of “large”?
The opposite of “large” — its antonyms — are small, tiny and minuscule.
What part of speech is “large”?
Depending on how it is used, “large” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “large” come from?
The word “large” comes from Latin. From Old French large, from Latin larga, "abundant, plentiful.".
Is “large” a common word?
“Large” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the difference between large and big?
They mean almost the same and often swap freely. "Big" is more casual and can also imply importance, as in "a big decision." "Large" is slightly more formal and sticks to measurable size or amount. You would order a large coffee but call an event a big deal. For plain size, either works.
What is the difference between large and huge?
Both describe great size, but "huge" is far stronger. "Large" means simply above average; "huge" means enormous, far beyond the ordinary. A large house is spacious, while a huge house is vast. "Huge" is essentially one step up, used when "large" does not feel big enough for what you mean.
What is the opposite of large?
The main opposites are "small" and "little" — below average in size or amount. Depending on context, "tiny," "compact," or "minor" also work. Where large means great in size or extent, small means the reverse: taking up little space or amounting to only a small quantity.
Is 'large' about size or amount?
Both. "Large" describes physical size (a large room), quantity (a large sum, a large crowd), and extent or scope (a large role in a project). In each case it means notably greater than average. The word stretches naturally from measuring space to measuring numbers and even importance.
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