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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Koch's talk focuses on three major areas where current explanations fall short.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

The new deals “put the spotlight back on Broadcom as a major winner,” D.A.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Adversaries saw how a U.S. joint force was able to pull this off, rapidly, a mere 30 miles from a major Iranian city.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

But Vinh doesn’t see the delay as a major issue, keeping an Overweight rating and $275 target price on Nvidia shares.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The Bay of Pigs was his first major act on the world stage.

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

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