large
Usage
What are other ways to say large?
In reference to the size and extent of concrete objects, large is somewhat formal, great is highly formal and even poetic, suggesting also that the object is notable or imposing, and big is the most general and most colloquial word: a large tree; a great oak; a big tree; a large field; great plains; a big field. When the reference is to degree or a quality, great is the usual word: great beauty; great mistake; great surprise; although big sometimes alternates with it in colloquial style: a big mistake; a big surprise; large is usually not used in reference to degree, but may be used in a quantitative reference: a large number (great number).
Example Sentences
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On Earth, regions shaped by large river systems are some of the richest ecosystems on the planet -- the Amazon River basin alone supports tens of thousands of known species.
From Science Daily
Home prices rose more quickly than expected in October, according to S&P Cotality Case-Shiller data released Tuesday that looked at prices in the 20 of the largest U.S. metropolitan areas.
From Barron's
Home prices rose more quickly than expected in October, according to S&P Cotality Case-Shiller data released Tuesday that looked at prices in the 20 of the largest U.S. metropolitan areas.
From Barron's
Home prices rose more quickly than expected in October, according to S&P Cotality Case-Shiller data released Tuesday that looked at prices in the 20 of the largest U.S. metropolitan areas.
From Barron's
Home prices rose more quickly than expected in October, according to S&P Cotality Case-Shiller data released Tuesday that looked at prices in the 20 of the largest U.S. metropolitan areas.
From Barron's
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