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- [lahrj]
- /lɑrdʒ/
- /lɑːdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lahrj]
- /lɑrdʒ/
Definitions of larger word
- adjective larger of more than average size, quantity, degree, etc.; exceeding that which is common to a kind or class; big; great: a large house; a large number; in large measure; to a large extent. 1
- adjective larger on a great scale: a large producer of kitchen equipment. 1
- adjective larger of great scope or range; extensive; broad. 1
- adjective larger grand or pompous: a man given to large, bombastic talk. 1
- adjective larger (of a map, model, etc.) representing the features of the original with features of its own that are relatively large so that great detail may be shown. 1
- adjective larger famous; successful; important: He's very large in financial circles. 1
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Origin of larger
First appearance:
before 1125 One of the 6% oldest English words
1125-75; Middle English < Old French < Latin larga, feminine of largus ample, generous
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Parts of speech for Larger
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
larger popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for larger
adj larger
- largest — of more than average size, quantity, degree, etc.; exceeding that which is common to a kind or class; big; great: a large house; a large number; in large measure; to a large extent.
- better — Better is the comparative of good.
- greater — unusually or comparatively large in size or dimensions: A great fire destroyed nearly half the city.
- more — Mossi (def 2).
- most — great in quantity, measure, or degree: too much cake.
adjective larger
- superior — higher in station, rank, degree, importance, etc.: a superior officer.
- higher — having a great or considerable extent or reach upward or vertically; lofty; tall: a high wall.
- grander — impressive in size, appearance, or general effect: grand mountain scenery.
- loftier — extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains.
Antonyms for larger
adjective larger
- smaller — of limited size; of comparatively restricted dimensions; not big; little: a small box.
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