large

[lɑrdʒ]

large Definition

• 1. of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity
• 2. having a wide range or scope

Using large: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "large" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The large pizza is enough for four people.

• Example

  She has a large collection of books.

• Example

  The company has a large market share.

• Example

  He made a large donation to the charity.

large Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for large

• big
• huge
• enormous
• massive
• substantial

Antonyms for large

• small
• tiny
• little
• minuscule

Idioms Using large

• a large order

  a difficult or challenging task

  Example

  Completing the project on time will be a large order.

• at the large end of something

  at the upper limit of a particular range

  Example

  The car is at the large end of the mid-size category.

• cut someone down to size (or down to the right size)

  reduce someone's arrogance or self-importance

  Example

  The boss cut the employee down to size after he became too arrogant.

Phrases with large

• at large

  as a whole; in general

  Example

  The problem affects society at large.

• by and large

  generally speaking; mostly

  Example

  By and large, the project was a success.

• in large part

  mostly; mainly

  Example

  The success of the company is due in large part to its innovative products.

Origins of large

from Old French 'large', meaning 'broad'

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Summary: large in Brief

The term 'large' [lɑrdʒ] describes something of significant size or capacity, often with a wide range or scope. It can refer to physical dimensions, as in 'The large pizza is enough for four people,' or to abstract concepts, as in 'The company has a large market share.' 'Large' also appears in idioms like 'a large order,' which denotes a difficult task, and 'cut someone down to size,' which means to reduce someone's arrogance.