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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More broadly, publicly held technology investments have done significantly better over any measurable time period than the vast majority of private funds focused on technology.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Infantino was elected to the top job by promising to tap in to FIFA’s vast cash reserves to spread millions of dollars in development money to soccer associations around worldwide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The eldest of the siblings, who is now a teenager, has attended the vast majority of these cases.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Clare had always felt small in these moments, gazing into the vast and infinite beyond.

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

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