large
Translation
large, big, great
Examples
They live in a large house.
They live in a large house.
We need a large amount of money.
We need a large amount of money.
He plays a large part in the company.
He plays a large part in the company.
Grammar Patterns
((large)) + noun of a size that is greater than average They live in a large house.
((a large amount/number of)) + noun a great quantity of sth. We need a large amount of money.
Similar Words
Synonyms: big, great, huge; Antonyms: small, little, tiny
Etymology
From Old French 'large', from Latin 'largus' meaning 'abundant, copious, generous'.
Memory Tips
'Large' is often used for size and quantity, and can sound slightly more formal than 'big'.