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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Over the past several years, Berkshire has held stakes in other large public builders, such as D.R.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
At an auction, Nicholson found a large, versatile plastic truck pallet that was among many used for the Nostromo’s interior walls.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
"I had no idea how large and long these caves are," Sankey said.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
Some of those broadcasters are quite large, and some of them are very small.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
The latrine at the rear, she said, had a very large window too warped to close tight.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
