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major

[mey-jer] / ˈmeɪ dʒər /
ADJECTIVE
bigger
Synonyms
STRONGEST
big considerable dominant extensive large large-scale leading main primary sizable
STRONG
above better chief elder exceeding extreme senior superior upper
WEAK
greater hefty higher larger most oversized supreme ultra uppermost
Antonyms
STRONGEST
humble inconsiderable inferior insignificant little secondary short small subordinate tiny unimportant
STRONG
below junior lower minor
WEAK
lesser
ADJECTIVE
important
Synonyms
STRONGEST
big crucial great main notable preeminent principal radical serious significant vital
STRONG
chief grave heavyweight overshadowing star top
WEAK
critical dangerous grievous influential life and death major-league meaningful outstanding stellar weighty
Antonyms
STRONGEST
auxiliary dull extra inessential insignificant little minor nonessential secondary small trivial unimportant unknown
WEAK
lesser

Example Sentences

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"Epigenetic alterations are underappreciated as a major route to developing and fueling the growth of cancer metastasis," says Andrew Feinberg, M.D.,

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

The Lakers are fighting for playoff seeding with four games left before the postseason, but with two consecutive losses and major injuries mounting, they have slipped to fourth in the West, a half-game behind Denver.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Eastern time, with reports about a likely deal helping to push contracts tied to major indexes higher.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

It is also the only major US oil company currently operating in Venezuela.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

It wasn't until he saw Tiamat slinking down the aisle that he realized what a major mistake it was to let his emotions get out of hand.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville