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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HouseCanary, in turn, derives its listings from multiple-listing services, a vast network of local organizations that agents use to share homes for sale with each other.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The reason is that China has added vast amounts of petrochemical manufacturing capacity in recent years, Reed said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

On the face of it, the economic impact in the US of a tournament renting existing stadiums, for which the vast increase in ticket revenue is mainly being diverted to FIFA, may be limited.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Its vast network of high-speed servers ensures smooth, buffer-free viewing no matter where you are.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The implications of turning home mortgages into bonds were mind-bogglingly vast.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

Vocabulary lists containing vast

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Unit 1: Telling Details

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