large
gb/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/ us/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
A1
Angol
~ 200
nagy, jelentős, nagylelkű, elnéző
A1
1
nagy
A1
Használati minta:
[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.
Példák tanulóknak
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.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'large' with 'long'. 'Large' refers to size or amount, not length.
Jelentés
Greater than average in size
Szókapcsolatok
large number
|large amount
|large area
|large crowd
|large room
Szinonimák
big (More informal and common in everyday speech; 'large' is slightly more formal or neutral.)
Antonimák
small (Describes something of less than average size, the opposite of 'large'.)
Témák
descriptions
|daily life
|measurement
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definíció
Big in size, amount, or number.
Of greater than average size, extent, or amount.
B1
2
Használati minta:
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.
Példák tanulóknak
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.
Gyakori hiba:
Some learners try to use 'big' in very formal contexts where 'large' is preferred for importance.
Jelentés
Important or significant in scope
Szókapcsolatok
large role
|large impact
|large influence
Szinonimák
major (Often used for events or roles; similar meaning but slightly more formal in some contexts.)
Antonimák
minor (Indicates something of little importance or impact.)
Témák
business
|news
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definíció
Very important or having a big effect.
Having greater importance, impact, or significance than usual.
C1
3
Használati minta:
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.
Példák tanulóknak
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.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may not realize this sense is less common and somewhat literary; avoid overuse in everyday speech.
Jelentés
Generous or tolerant in attitude
Szókapcsolatok
large spirit
|large heart
Szinonimák
generous (Focuses on willingness to give or share freely.)
Antonimák
mean (Unwilling to give or share; opposite of generous.)
Témák
emotions
|character
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definíció
Kind and giving to others; not small-minded.
Showing generosity, tolerance, or magnanimity.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
large
IPA
GB/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
US/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
large (1 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (large)
Szóalakok
Adjective
- Base: large
- Comparative: larger
- Superlative: largest
Szócsalád
Forms
larger
adjective
largest
adjective
Core family
Related words
largish
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
small
adjective A1
Advanced or less common
largeness
noun
Kifejezések
at large
1/ˈæt lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Free and not captured
Not caught by police or other authorities.
Példák
- 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.
Példák
- 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.
Példák
- 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.
Példák
- 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.