Αγγλικά

large

gb/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/ us/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
A1 Αγγλικά
~ 200
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective A1 property
1

Greater than average in size

Big in size, amount, or number.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [something] is large
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'large' with 'long'. 'Large' refers to size or amount, not length.
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'.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
large number |large amount |large area |large crowd |large room
Θέματα
descriptions |daily life |measurement |space |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • The city has a large population.
  • We ordered a large pizza for dinner.
  • 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.
  • I see a large tree in the park.
  • He has a large bag.
  • We ate a large cake.
  • The school has a large playground.
adjective B1 property
2

Important or significant in scope

Very important or having a big effect.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: a large [role/part/impact]
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners try to use 'big' in very formal contexts where 'large' is preferred for importance.
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.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
large role |large impact |large influence
Θέματα
business |news |society |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • She played a large role in the company's success.
  • The policy changes will have a large impact on small businesses.
  • He has a large influence over local politics.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • She has a large role in the play.
  • The rain had a large effect on the game.
  • He made a large change to the plan.
adjective C1 property
3

Generous or tolerant in attitude

Kind and giving to others; not small-minded.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: be large about [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may not realize this sense is less common and somewhat literary; avoid overuse in everyday speech.
Συνώνυμα
generous (Focuses on willingness to give or share freely.)
Αντώνυμα
mean (Unwilling to give or share; opposite of generous.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
large spirit |large heart
Θέματα
emotions |character |relationships |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • He was large in his forgiveness of past mistakes.
  • She had a large spirit and welcomed everyone warmly.
  • They were large about the misunderstanding and moved on.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • He is large and kind to all.
  • She was large when he made a mistake.
  • They are large to new people.
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
largely adverb B1 enlarge verb A2 enlargement noun B2
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.

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