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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Images posted on social media show large clouds of smoke rising into the air.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Others were shallow and smooth, especially on front teeth, likely caused by acidic fruits that many primates consume in large amounts.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
The result is a large number of provisional ballots are cast that require more scrutiny.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Not only will Phantom MK-2 be element proof, says Pathak, but a large battery will provide about six hours of runtime, and it will be able to recover if it falls and withstand more force.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
“You still haven’t told me what you learned from Hesterfowl,” Gingersnipes said, taking a large swallow of tea and grimacing at the taste.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
