■ 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'.