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large

gb/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/ us/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
A1 Engleză
~ 200
Sensuri
0 sensuri
adjective A1 property
1

Greater than average in size

Big in size, amount, or number.

Tipar de utilizare: [something] is large
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'large' with 'long'. 'Large' refers to size or amount, not length.
Sinonime
big (More informal and common in everyday speech; 'large' is slightly more formal or neutral.)
Antonime
small (Describes something of less than average size, the opposite of 'large'.)
Colocații
large number |large amount |large area |large crowd |large room
Teme
descriptions |daily life |measurement |space |core_vocabulary
Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • 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.

Tipar de utilizare: a large [role/part/impact]
Greșeală frecventă:
Some learners try to use 'big' in very formal contexts where 'large' is preferred for importance.
Sinonime
major (Often used for events or roles; similar meaning but slightly more formal in some contexts.)
Antonime
minor (Indicates something of little importance or impact.)
Colocații
large role |large impact |large influence
Teme
business |news |society |core_vocabulary
Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • 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.

Tipar de utilizare: be large about [something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may not realize this sense is less common and somewhat literary; avoid overuse in everyday speech.
Sinonime
generous (Focuses on willingness to give or share freely.)
Antonime
mean (Unwilling to give or share; opposite of generous.)
Colocații
large spirit |large heart
Teme
emotions |character |relationships |core_vocabulary
Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • He is large and kind to all.
  • She was large when he made a mistake.
  • They are large to new people.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
large
IPA
GB/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
US/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
Silabe și accent
large (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (large)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
  • Base: large
  • Comparative: larger
  • Superlative: largest
Familie de cuvinte
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
Expresii

at large

1
/ˈæt lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase

Free and not captured

Not caught by police or other authorities.

Exemple
  • 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.

Exemple
  • 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.

Exemple
  • 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.

Exemple
  • 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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