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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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“Five years ago, AI was not even in the stratosphere,” he said, but now it is a major concern for him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

It was a mark of how Geordies had taken this one-time outsider to their hearts after ending Newcastle's seven-decade wait to win a major domestic trophy in March 2025.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

This balance matters because body composition plays a major role in long-term health.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Autism BrainNet has released new survey results that reveal a major gap between public support for autism research and awareness of how that research is carried out.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

It had some scrapes and scratches, but no major damage.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown