large
gb/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/ us/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
A1
Англійська
~ 200
nagy, jelentős, nagylelkű, elnéző
A1
1
nagy
A1
Модель уживання:
[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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'large' with 'long'. 'Large' refers to size or amount, not length.
Значення
Greater than average in size
Словосполучення
large number
|large amount
|large area
|large crowd
|large room
Синоніми
big (More informal and common in everyday speech; 'large' is slightly more formal or neutral.)
Антоніми
small (Describes something of less than average size, the opposite of 'large'.)
Теми
descriptions
|daily life
|measurement
|space
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Big in size, amount, or number.
Of greater than average size, extent, or amount.
B1
2
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Some learners try to use 'big' in very formal contexts where 'large' is preferred for importance.
Значення
Important or significant in scope
Словосполучення
large role
|large impact
|large influence
Синоніми
major (Often used for events or roles; similar meaning but slightly more formal in some contexts.)
Антоніми
minor (Indicates something of little importance or impact.)
Теми
business
|news
|society
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Very important or having a big effect.
Having greater importance, impact, or significance than usual.
C1
3
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may not realize this sense is less common and somewhat literary; avoid overuse in everyday speech.
Значення
Generous or tolerant in attitude
Словосполучення
large spirit
|large heart
Синоніми
generous (Focuses on willingness to give or share freely.)
Антоніми
mean (Unwilling to give or share; opposite of generous.)
Теми
emotions
|character
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Kind and giving to others; not small-minded.
Showing generosity, tolerance, or magnanimity.
Граматика
Словникова форма
large
IPA
GB/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
US/lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
Склади й наголос
large (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (large)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: large
- Comparative: larger
- Superlative: largest
Споріднені слова
Forms
larger
adjective
largest
adjective
Core family
Related words
largish
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
small
adjective A1
Advanced or less common
largeness
noun
Вирази
at large
1/ˈæt lˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Free and not captured
Not caught by police or other authorities.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.