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Definition large in British English

large adjective

adjective
/lɑː(r)dʒ/
1

bigger than usual in size

Example

The house had an exceptionally large garden.

Example

A large man with a long ginger beard stood in the doorway.

Synonyms and related words
large big high
Example

'What size do you take?' 'Large.'

Synonyms and related words
L large medium
1.2

bigger than usual in number or amount

Example

The range of possibilities is quite large.

Example

Samples were drawn from a large number of different occupations.

Example

They had lent large sums of money to two companies in Northern Ireland.

Synonyms and related words
substantial considerable extensive
1.3

a large company or organization is one that employs a lot of people in many places and has many activities

Example

If you are dealing with a large firm, make sure you see the local manager.

Synonyms and related words
accredited agile all-night
Definition large in British English