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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Three other major candidates, all political newcomers, argue that an outsider is needed to shake up the status quo.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Montoya, a criminology major who also works at Starbucks, was the first to mention a potential suspect.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The Guardian's music editor Ben Beaumont-Thomas said organisers may decide to cancel, with the festival likely to struggle without a major sponsor.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

We are looking for the best type of loan to pay for some major repairs on our house, including a new roof that will cost about $10,000.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

President Harry Truman countered with the next major escalation.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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