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

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A rally by tech stocks helped the three major indexes finish higher Friday.

From MarketWatch

The shortage arose after a major supplier stopped making epidural infusion bags, it is understood.

From BBC

My research leads me to worry about the effect that AI may have on the labor market: Policymakers should be preparing for major economic disruptions.

From The Wall Street Journal

There are no other big-budget movies aimed at all audiences from major Hollywood studios until March.

From The Wall Street Journal

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