major

[mey-jer] / ˈmeɪ dʒər /

ADJECTIVE

bigger

Synonyms

STRONGEST

big considerable dominant extensive large large-scale leading main primary sizable

STRONG

above better chief elder exceeding extreme senior superior upper

WEAK

greater hefty higher larger most oversized supreme ultra uppermost

Antonyms

STRONGEST

humble inconsiderable inferior insignificant little secondary short small subordinate tiny unimportant

STRONG

below junior lower minor

WEAK

lesser

ADJECTIVE

important

Synonyms

STRONGEST

big crucial great main notable preeminent principal radical serious significant vital

STRONG

chief grave heavyweight overshadowing star top

WEAK

critical dangerous grievous influential life and death major-league meaningful outstanding stellar weighty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

auxiliary dull extra inessential insignificant little minor nonessential secondary small trivial unimportant unknown

WEAK

lesser

Example Sentences

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The National Weather Service said "moderate to major" coastal flooding affecting waterfront roads and properties was possible from Delaware up to Cape Cod in Massachusetts.

From Barron's

A major winter storm has caused over 3,200 flight cancellations and 4,200 delays across US airports by Sunday afternoon, with 4,500 more canceled for Monday.

From Barron's

Steel, the government received a “golden share” to secure veto power over major business decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal

But note what he didn’t do: vow to defy the court’s ruling, as many of his opponents claimed he would if dealt a major legal defeat.

From The Wall Street Journal

In addition, gold is the only major asset class that Glenmede is monitoring that, according to the firm’s models, has a negative expected return for the next 10 years.

From MarketWatch

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