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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Experts warn climate change increases the risk of major pollution events in future on busier and more hazardous seas.

From BBC

Even major players in New York's cultural scene are impacted.

From Barron's

But now the city boasts major hub employers such as Bank of New York, IBM, Booking.com, and government services such as GCHQ.

From BBC

No smile, no jocularity, no sense that he had just won a major victory.

From BBC

Wicks has “select committee’d” her way to major policy change before.

From Los Angeles Times