large
gb/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/ us/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
A1
Αγγλικά
~ 200
nagy, jelentős, nagylelkű, elnéző
A1
1
nagy
A1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'large' with 'long'. 'Large' refers to size or amount, not length.
Σημασία
Greater than average in size
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
large number
|large amount
|large area
|large crowd
|large room
Συνώνυμα
big (More informal and common in everyday speech; 'large' is slightly more formal or neutral.)
Αντώνυμα
small (Describes something of less than average size, the opposite of 'large'.)
Θέματα
descriptions
|daily life
|measurement
|space
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Big in size, amount, or number.
Of greater than average size, extent, or amount.
B1
2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners try to use 'big' in very formal contexts where 'large' is preferred for importance.
Σημασία
Important or significant in scope
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
large role
|large impact
|large influence
Συνώνυμα
major (Often used for events or roles; similar meaning but slightly more formal in some contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
minor (Indicates something of little importance or impact.)
Θέματα
business
|news
|society
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Very important or having a big effect.
Having greater importance, impact, or significance than usual.
C1
3
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may not realize this sense is less common and somewhat literary; avoid overuse in everyday speech.
Σημασία
Generous or tolerant in attitude
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
large spirit
|large heart
Συνώνυμα
generous (Focuses on willingness to give or share freely.)
Αντώνυμα
mean (Unwilling to give or share; opposite of generous.)
Θέματα
emotions
|character
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Kind and giving to others; not small-minded.
Showing generosity, tolerance, or magnanimity.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
large
IPA
GB/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
US/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
large (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (large)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: large
- Comparative: larger
- Superlative: largest
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
larger
adjective
largest
adjective
Core family
Related words
largish
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
small
adjective A1
Advanced or less common
largeness
noun
Εκφράσεις
at large
1/ˈæt lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Free and not captured
Not caught by police or other authorities.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.