Definition of large adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Large (abbreviation L) is a size of clothing or other product that is bigger than average:

Adjective large (comparative larger, superlative largest) Of considerable or relatively great size or extent. Russia is a large country. The fruit-fly has large eyes for its body size. He has a large collection of stamps.

Synonyms: large, big, great These adjectives mean being notably above the average in size or magnitude: a large sum of money; a big red barn; a great ocean liner.

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.

large′ness, n. 1. huge, enormous, immense, gigantic, colossal; massive; vast. See great. 1. small.

Large definition: Of greater than average size, extent, quantity, or amount; big.

A Special Verdict, or Verdict at large, is so called, because it findeth the special matter at large, and leaveth the Judgement of the Law thereupon, to the Court.

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Large refers to something that is bigger than others of its kind in terms of size, scale, amount, or degree. It often implies exceeding the normal or average measurements or standards.