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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The 10.6 million-member Southern Baptist Convention is the nation's larg est Protestant church � and the one that has spoken and acted least on civil rights.
From Time Magazine Archive
For years, the Sao Paulo Bienal, held in odd-numbered years in Brazil's larg est city, has played poor relation to the more prestigious Venice Biennale, which is held in even-numbered years.
From Time Magazine Archive
Then in the 3'd storie ye have a chamber and a larg loft.
From Publications of the Scottish History Society, Volume 36 Journals of Sir John Lauder Lord Fountainhall with His Observations on Public Affairs and Other Memoranda 1665-1676 by Fountainhall, John Lauder, Lord
Beith larg and iffis frely of thi thing; for liberality is the treasure of a king.
From Lancelot of the Laik A Scottish Metrical Romance by Skeat, Walter W. (Walter William)
They marvelled much at this, for they conceived that much of their moneis had been paid in, & yt yearly each of them had received a proportionable quantity out of ye larg returnes sent home.
From Bradford's History of 'Plimoth Plantation' From the Original Manuscript. With a Report of the Proceedings Incident to the Return of the Manuscript to Massachusetts by Bradford, William
