mammoth
Translation
mammoth, huge, enormous
Examples
Building the new stadium was a mammoth task.
Building the new stadium was a mammoth task.
Grammar Patterns
((mammoth + noun)) extremely large The project was a mammoth undertaking.
Similar Words
Synonyms: huge, enormous, gigantic; Antonyms: tiny, minuscule.
Etymology
From the extinct animal, the mammoth, known for its huge size.
Memory Tips
Picture a woolly mammoth – anything described as 'mammoth' is as big as that!