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 capital was recognised for its large, high-quality, accessible cultural scene, which included "theatre, art galleries, museums, literary festivals, live music and comedy".
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Low, who has been indicted in the US, has denied wrongdoing but remains at large.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
These cells, known as senescent cells, survive in a fragile state by producing large amounts of a protective protein that keeps them from dying.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
Now the creator economy that it played a large role in building has also spawned rival ad businesses on platforms like TikTok and Meta Platforms’ Instagram.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
“I guess I’ll take next week,” said Eric LoBianco, a large boy who everyone said had wet his seat in second grade because the teacher wouldn’t let him leave the class to use the bathroom.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
