largest

[ˈlɑːdʒɪst]

largest Definition

• 1. of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity
• 2. most important or significant

Using largest: Examples

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

• Example

  The elephant is the largest land animal.

• Example

  Russia is the largest country in the world.

• Example

  This is the largest audience we've ever had.

• Example

  The company has the largest market share in the industry.

largest Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for largest

• biggest
• greatest
• most extensive
• most sizable
• most voluminous

Antonyms for largest

• smallest
• tiniest
• least
• littlest
• slightest

Phrases with largest

• the largest part

  the majority or main portion of something

  Example

  The largest part of the budget goes to salaries.

• the largest possible

  the maximum or greatest that can be achieved or attained

  Example

  We need to make the largest possible impact with our campaign.

• the largest of its kind

  the biggest or most extensive example of a particular type or category

  Example

  The Grand Canyon is the largest of its kind in the world.

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Summary: largest in Brief

The term 'largest' [ˈlɑːdʒɪst] refers to considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity. It can also denote the most important or significant thing. Examples include 'Russia is the largest country in the world,' and 'The company has the largest market share in the industry.' Phrases like 'the largest part' and 'the largest possible' are common, as well as 'the largest of its kind,' which denotes the biggest or most extensive example of a particular type or category.