large
gb/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/ us/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
A1
אנגלית
~ 200
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
adjective
A1
property
1
Greater than average in size
Big in size, amount, or number.
תבנית שימוש:
[something] is large
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'large' with 'long'. 'Large' refers to size or amount, not length.
מילים נרדפות
big (More informal and common in everyday speech; 'large' is slightly more formal or neutral.)
הפכים
small (Describes something of less than average size, the opposite of 'large'.)
צירופים
large number
|large amount
|large area
|large crowd
|large room
נושאים
descriptions
|daily life
|measurement
|space
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
תבנית שימוש:
a large [role/part/impact]
טעות נפוצה:
Some learners try to use 'big' in very formal contexts where 'large' is preferred for importance.
מילים נרדפות
major (Often used for events or roles; similar meaning but slightly more formal in some contexts.)
הפכים
minor (Indicates something of little importance or impact.)
צירופים
large role
|large impact
|large influence
נושאים
business
|news
|society
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
תבנית שימוש:
be large about [something]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may not realize this sense is less common and somewhat literary; avoid overuse in everyday speech.
מילים נרדפות
generous (Focuses on willingness to give or share freely.)
הפכים
mean (Unwilling to give or share; opposite of generous.)
צירופים
large spirit
|large heart
נושאים
emotions
|character
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- He is large and kind to all.
- She was large when he made a mistake.
- They are large to new people.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
large
IPA
GB/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
US/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
הברות והטעמה
large (1 הברה)
Stress on 1st syllable (large)
צורות המילה
Adjective
- Base: large
- Comparative: larger
- Superlative: largest
משפחת מילים
Forms
larger
adjective
largest
adjective
Core family
Related words
largish
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
small
adjective A1
Advanced or less common
largeness
noun
ביטויים
at large
1/ˈæt lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Free and not captured
Not caught by police or other authorities.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.