large
gb/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/ us/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
A1
Inglés
~ 200
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
A1
property
1
Greater than average in size
Big in size, amount, or number.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is large
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'large' with 'long'. 'Large' refers to size or amount, not length.
Sinónimos
big (More informal and common in everyday speech; 'large' is slightly more formal or neutral.)
Antónimos
small (Describes something of less than average size, the opposite of 'large'.)
Colocaciones
large number
|large amount
|large area
|large crowd
|large room
Temas
descriptions
|daily life
|measurement
|space
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Patrón de uso:
a large [role/part/impact]
Error frecuente:
Some learners try to use 'big' in very formal contexts where 'large' is preferred for importance.
Sinónimos
major (Often used for events or roles; similar meaning but slightly more formal in some contexts.)
Antónimos
minor (Indicates something of little importance or impact.)
Colocaciones
large role
|large impact
|large influence
Temas
business
|news
|society
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Patrón de uso:
be large about [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize this sense is less common and somewhat literary; avoid overuse in everyday speech.
Sinónimos
generous (Focuses on willingness to give or share freely.)
Antónimos
mean (Unwilling to give or share; opposite of generous.)
Colocaciones
large spirit
|large heart
Temas
emotions
|character
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He is large and kind to all.
- She was large when he made a mistake.
- They are large to new people.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
large
AFI
GB/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
US/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
Sílabas y acento
large (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (large)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: large
- Comparative: larger
- Superlative: largest
Familia de palabras
Forms
larger
adjective
largest
adjective
Core family
Related words
largish
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
small
adjective A1
Advanced or less common
largeness
noun
Expresiones
at large
1/ˈæt lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Free and not captured
Not caught by police or other authorities.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.