large

adjective
[L3415]

Related

Derivations large

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : large
  • comparative : larger
  • superlative : largest

Senses

  • Of considerable or relatively great size or extent.

    • A large Dictionary must, of course, be at hand for reference

  • exceeding most other things of like kind especially in quantity or size

large

noun
[L323080]

Forms

  • singular : large
  • plural : larges

Senses

  • 1000 US dollars
  • 1000 pounds (sterling)
  • one year of a jail sentence
  • maxima (musical note eight times the length of a whole note)

large

adverb
[L333639]

Forms

  • large

Senses

  • in a generous/extravagant manner