Definitions

vast

[vast] / væst /

ADJECTIVE

very large; wide in range

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ample big boundless broad colossal endless enormous extensive far-flung far-reaching gigantic great huge immense infinite limitless mammoth massive monumental spacious tremendous unlimited

WEAK

all-inclusive astronomical capacious comprehensive detailed eternal expanded forever giant illimitable immeasurable measureless monstrous never-ending prodigious prolonged spread-out stretched-out sweeping titanic unbounded voluminous widespread

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bounded calculable ending finite insignificant limited little miniature minute narrow restricted short small teeny tiny trivial unimportant

Example Sentences

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It was a box-office smash when it released last week, with the vast majority of ticket buyers under 35.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

At the Colmar banquet, held in a vast hangar-like space on the edge of town, such accusations are dismissed out of hand.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Meanwhile, the new season, which requires vast amounts of planning and reporting, is just three months away.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Many stars are born inside vast clouds of gas and dust in space.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

The one time she and the children had wandered by accident into Lord Fredrick’s study, the sight of his vast collection of taxidermy had upset more than just their tummies.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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