large
gb/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/ us/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
A1
Engelsk
~ 200
nagy, jelentős, nagylelkű, elnéző
A1
1
nagy
A1
Brugsmønster:
[something] is large
The city has a large population.
A városnak nagy a lakossága.
We ordered a large pizza for dinner.
Egy nagy pizzát rendeltünk vacsorára.
A large portion of the park is open to the public.
She inherited a large sum of money.
They live in a large house near the lake.
Læringseksempler
The dog is very large.
A kutya nagyon nagy.
I see a large tree in the park.
Egy nagy fát látok a parkban.
He has a large bag.
We ate a large cake.
The school has a large playground.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'large' with 'long'. 'Large' refers to size or amount, not length.
Betydning
Greater than average in size
Ordforbindelser
large number
|large amount
|large area
|large crowd
|large room
Synonymer
big (More informal and common in everyday speech; 'large' is slightly more formal or neutral.)
Antonymer
small (Describes something of less than average size, the opposite of 'large'.)
Temaer
descriptions
|daily life
|measurement
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Big in size, amount, or number.
Of greater than average size, extent, or amount.
B1
2
Brugsmønster:
a large [role/part/impact]
She played a large role in the company's success.
Jelentős szerepet játszott a vállalat sikerében.
The policy changes will have a large impact on small businesses.
A szabályozási változások jelentős hatással lesznek a kisvállalkozásokra.
He has a large influence over local politics.
Læringseksempler
She has a large role in the play.
Jelentős szerepe van a darabban.
The rain had a large effect on the game.
Az esőnek nagy hatása volt a meccsre.
He made a large change to the plan.
Typisk fejl:
Some learners try to use 'big' in very formal contexts where 'large' is preferred for importance.
Betydning
Important or significant in scope
Ordforbindelser
large role
|large impact
|large influence
Synonymer
major (Often used for events or roles; similar meaning but slightly more formal in some contexts.)
Antonymer
minor (Indicates something of little importance or impact.)
Temaer
business
|news
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very important or having a big effect.
Having greater importance, impact, or significance than usual.
C1
3
Brugsmønster:
be large about [something]
He was large in his forgiveness of past mistakes.
Nagylelkűen megbocsátotta a múltbeli hibákat.
She had a large spirit and welcomed everyone warmly.
Nagylelkű volt, és mindenkit szívélyesen fogadott.
They were large about the misunderstanding and moved on.
Læringseksempler
He is large and kind to all.
Nagylelkű, és mindenkivel kedves.
She was large when he made a mistake.
Elnéző volt vele, amikor a férfi hibázott.
They are large to new people.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may not realize this sense is less common and somewhat literary; avoid overuse in everyday speech.
Betydning
Generous or tolerant in attitude
Ordforbindelser
large spirit
|large heart
Synonymer
generous (Focuses on willingness to give or share freely.)
Antonymer
mean (Unwilling to give or share; opposite of generous.)
Temaer
emotions
|character
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Kind and giving to others; not small-minded.
Showing generosity, tolerance, or magnanimity.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
large
IPA
GB/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
US/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
Stavelser og tryk
large (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (large)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: large
- Comparative: larger
- Superlative: largest
Ordfamilie
Forms
larger
adjective
largest
adjective
Core family
Related words
largish
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
small
adjective A1
Advanced or less common
largeness
noun
Udtryk
at large
1/ˈæt lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Free and not captured
Not caught by police or other authorities.
Eksempler
- The suspect is still at large after escaping from prison.
- Several dangerous animals are at large following the storm.
by and large
1/bˈaɪ ˈænd lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
idiom
Generally speaking overall
In general; mostly true when considering everything.
Eksempler
- By and large, the project was a success.
- By and large, people like the new policy.
writ large
1/ɹˈɪt lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
idiom
formal
Expressed more obviously or clearly
Shown more clearly or on a bigger scale.
Eksempler
- The nation's problems are writ large in its capital city.
- His personality is writ large in his art.
writ large
2/ɹˈɪt lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
idiom
clearly and obviously shown
Used to say that something is like another thing, but more clear, strong, or easy to see.
Eksempler
- The film is his life story writ large.
- Her disappointment was writ large across her face.
- The town’s economic problems are the country’s issues writ large.