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larges

large
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lahrj]
    • /lɑrdʒ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lahrj]
    • /lɑrdʒ/

Definitions of larges word

  • adjective larges 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 larges on a great scale: a large producer of kitchen equipment. 1
  • adjective larges of great scope or range; extensive; broad. 1
  • adjective larges grand or pompous: a man given to large, bombastic talk. 1
  • adjective larges (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 larges famous; successful; important: He's very large in financial circles. 1

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Origin of larges

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 Larges

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

larges 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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