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Definition of a large in English English dictionary
large: {a} big, bulky, wide, full, copious, plentiful
large: (deyim) One thousand, particularly dollars
That shipment of Beanie Babies will cost you forty large.
large: Crossing the line of a ship's course in a favorable direction; said of the wind when it is abeam, or between the beam and the quarter
large: over 30m by 30m
large: Prodigal in expending; lavish
large: – (see table below)
large: Freely; licentiously
large: Abundant; ample; as, a large supply of provisions
large: A large amount or number of people or things is more than the average amount or number. The gang finally fled with a large amount of cash and jewellery There are a large number of centres where you can take full-time courses The figures involved are truly very large. small
large: Exceeding most other things of like kind in bulk, capacity, quantity, superficial dimensions, or number of constituent units; big; great; capacious; extensive; opposed to small; as, a large horse; a large house or room; a large lake or pool; a large jug or spoon; a large vineyard; a large army; a large city
large: Having more than usual power or capacity; having broad sympathies and generous impulses; comprehensive; said of the mind and heart
large: Of considerable size, big
large: fairly large or important in effect; influential; "played a large role in the negotiations"
large: Cattle have large frames, and are tall and long-bodied for their age
large: adj [very big] besar
large: above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent; "a large city"; "set out for the big city"; "a large sum"; "a big (or large) barn"; "a large family"; "big businesses"; "a big expenditure"; "a large number of newspapers"; "a big group of scientists"; "large areas of the world"
large: Of considerable or relatively great size or extent
large: large enough to be visible to the naked eye
large: If you say that a dangerous person, thing, or animal is at large, you mean that they have not been captured or made safe. The man who tried to have her killed is still at large. = free
large: a garment size for a large person having broad power and range and scope; "taking the large view"; "a large effect"; "a large sympathy"
large: You use by and large to indicate that a statement is mostly but not completely true. By and large, the papers greet the government's new policy document with a certain amount of scepticism. = on the whole
large: {i} freedom (obsolete)
large: You use at large to indicate that you are talking in a general way about most of the people mentioned. I think the chances of getting reforms accepted by the community at large remain extremely remote = in general
large: Full in statement; diffuse; full; profuse
large: Impressive As in 'This club's large, innit!' Note - for extra impact, this may be prefixed with 'well'
large: To sail large is to run with the sheets eased off when the wind is from abaft the beam and the bowlines are entirely disused so that the sails receive the full effect of the wind Also known as to sail free
large: ostentatiously lofty in style; "a man given to large talk"; "tumid political prose"
large: a garment size for a large person having broad power and range and scope; "taking the large view"; "a large effect"; "a large sympathy" above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent; "a large city"; "set out for the big city"; "a large sum"; "a big (or large) barn"; "a large family"; "big businesses"; "a big expenditure"; "a large number of newspapers"; "a big group of scientists"; "large areas of the world" fairly large or important in effect; influential; "played a large role in the negotiations" with the wind abaft the beam; "a ship sailing large" at a distance, wide of something (as of a mark)
large: conspicuous in position or importance; "a big figure in the movement"; "big man on campus"; "he's very large in financial circles"; "a prominent citizen"
large: A large thing or person is greater in size than usual or average. The Pike lives mainly in large rivers and lakes In the largest room about a dozen children and seven adults are sitting on the carpet He was a large man with thick dark hair. = big small
large: To sail large is to sail on a large wind- i e with the wind not straight astern, but what sailors call “abaft the beam ” Set at large, i e at liberty It is a French phrase; prendre le large is to stand out at sea, or occupy the main ocean, so as to be free to move Similarly, to be set at large is to be placed free in the wide world
large: to a large extent: see extent larger than life: see life in large measure: see measure. large it (up) to enjoy yourself, especially in a way that involves drinking alcohol, dancing etc
large: with the wind abaft the beam; "a ship sailing large"
large: Large is used to indicate that a problem or issue which is being discussed is very important or serious. the already large problem of under-age drinking There's a very large question about the viability of the newspaper. = serious
large: in an advanced stage of pregnancy; "was big with child"; "was great with child"
large: about 25mm diameter for the great-coat and the front fastening of Guards scarlet tunics and Officers Service Dress jackets
large: A musical note, formerly in use, equal to two longs, four breves, or eight semibreves
large: having broad power and range and scope; "taking the large view"; "a large effect"; "a large sympathy"
large: Free; unembarrassed
large: at a distance, wide of something (as of a mark)
large: generous and understanding and tolerant; "a heart big enough to hold no grudges"; "that's very big of you to be so forgiving"; "a large and generous spirit"; "a large heart"; "magnanimous toward his enemies"
large: a thousand dollars
large: A large organization or business does a lot of work or commercial activity and employs a lot of people. a large company in Chicago Many large organizations run courses for their employees. = big small
large: a garment size for a large person
large: Aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds (5670 kg) maximum certified takeoff weight, up to 300,000 pounds (136,078 kg)
large: Unrestrained by decorum; said of language
large: {s} great in size or quantity, big, enormous; wide; spacious; generous; bombastic, pompous; famous, well-known; important
large: in a boastful manner; "he talked big all evening"