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• adjective
Of considerable or relatively great physical size, extent, or capacity.
"They moved into a large house with a spacious garden in the suburbs."
Of a wide range, scope, or scale; comprehensive and involving many people, things, or details.
"A large proportion of the university's budget is dedicated to scientific research."
• noun
A garment, commercial product, or container of a large standard size, larger than medium and smaller than extra-large.
"This jacket is a bit too tight on my shoulders, so I'll exchange the medium for a large."
• adverb
In a big, prominent, or impressive way, or on a grand scale (most commonly used after verbs like 'loom' or 'write').
"Environmental concerns loom large in the upcoming municipal election."
Word Nuance & Usage
'Large' typically refers to physical dimensions, capacity, or quantities (frequently used with countable nouns like 'a large number'), whereas 'big' is more informal and often conveys abstract importance or emotional weight (e.g., 'a big decision'), and 'great' emphasizes magnitude, intensity, or excellence.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 12th century from Old French 'large' (meaning 'broad, wide, generous'), from Latin 'largus' ('abundant, copious, bountiful'). In Middle English, it originally meant 'generous' or 'prodigal' before shifting toward physical size.