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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"For our simulations, it was crucial to model the behavior and interaction of both materials on both small and large scales," said Nerea Gurrutxaga, PhD student at the MPS and first author of the paper.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
He said the region housing the capital, Tripoli, and a large proportion of the Libyan population was in "immense need" for infrastructure.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Lawyers handle troves of text and data, making the legal industry fertile ground for large language models that can help sift through documents.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
But it's still cheaper than air freight and allows large volumes to be transported over weeks without any fruit going to waste.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Two pairs of white ladies came in, and along with the usual fans and vases, I sold a large tabletop brass gong.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
