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| large [ laarj ] (comparative larg·er, superlative larg·est) |
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1. very big: comparatively big in size, number, or quantity, or bigger in size, number, or quantity than is usual or expected
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2. of tall heavy build: tall and well-built, heavy set, broad, or overweight
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3. important: significant or general in scope, extent, or effect
  a large view of the subject
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4. generous: generous in spirit or attitude
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5. favorable for sailing: describes a wind that is blowing in a favorable direction
a large wind
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| [12th century. Via French< Latin larga, form of largus "abundant"] |
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| large·ness noun |
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at large
1. as a widely based and general group of people
2. escaped or free and possibly dangerous
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by and large speaking generally
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live large to live in an extravagant way (informal)
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