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.