LARGE


Meaning of LARGE in English

■ adjective

1》 of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity.

2》 pursuing an occupation or activity on a significant scale.

3》 of wide range or scope.

■ verb ( ~ it ) Brit. informal go out and have a good time.

Phrases

at ~

1》 escaped or not yet captured.

2》 as a whole: society at ~.

in ~ measure (or part ) to a great extent.

Derivatives

~ness noun

largish adjective

Origin

ME (in the sense 'lavish, ample'): via OFr. from L. larga , feminine of largus 'copious'.

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