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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Most of these tankers are over 15 years old, prompting fears of major spills and collisions.

From The Wall Street Journal

England had already lost three other fast bowlers to injuries in a series in which they planned for pace to be one of their major weapons.

From BBC

Aberdeenshire council declared a major incident and warned of "a prolonged period of significant impacts".

From BBC

Aberdeenshire Council declared a "major incident" on Tuesday after days of weather warnings brought widespread disruption.

From BBC

Bryan Mbeumo, United's other major summer signing, has not had chance to speak to Fletcher as he is at the Africa Cup of Nations with Cameroon.

From BBC

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