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- [vast, vahst]
- /væst, vɑst/
- /ˈvɑːst.nəs/
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- [vast, vahst]
- /væst, vɑst/
Definitions of vastness word
- adjective vastness of very great area or extent; immense: the vast reaches of outer space. 1
- adjective vastness of very great size or proportions; huge; enormous: vast piles of rubble left in the wake of the war. 1
- adjective vastness very great in number, quantity, amount, etc.: vast sums of money. 1
- adjective vastness very great in degree, intensity, etc.: an artisan of vast skill. 1
- noun vastness Literary. an immense or boundless expanse or space. 1
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Origin of vastness
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1565-75, vast is from the Latin word vastus empty, immense
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Parts of speech for Vastness
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vastness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% 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.
vastness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for vastness
noun vastness
- adequateness — the quality of being adequate
- ampleness — fully sufficient or more than adequate for the purpose or needs; plentiful; enough: an ample supply of water; ample time to finish.
- amplitude — In physics, the amplitude of a sound wave or electrical signal is its strength.
- augustness — inspiring reverence or admiration; of supreme dignity or grandeur; majestic: an august performance of a religious drama.
- breadth — The breadth of something is the distance between its two sides.
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