Definitions

vast

[vast] / væst /

ADJECTIVE

very large; wide in range

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ample big boundless broad colossal endless enormous extensive far-flung far-reaching gigantic great huge immense infinite limitless mammoth massive monumental spacious tremendous unlimited

WEAK

all-inclusive astronomical capacious comprehensive detailed eternal expanded forever giant illimitable immeasurable measureless monstrous never-ending prodigious prolonged spread-out stretched-out sweeping titanic unbounded voluminous widespread

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bounded calculable ending finite insignificant limited little miniature minute narrow restricted short small teeny tiny trivial unimportant

Example Sentences

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Despite holding vast strategic reserves, it can ill afford a protracted interruption in supply.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Now, that system is being tested in a half-dozen waterways, comprising a vast portion of global trade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

The Moon appeared to them as a black orb surrounded by a halo of light, all set against the backdrop of the vast darkness of space.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Again, this would be a vast departure from historical practice in North Carolina and other states.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

But now, the vast and infinite beyond seemed to embrace him.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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