The meaning of LARGE is exceeding most other things of like kind especially in quantity or size : big. How to use large in a sentence.
Define large. large synonyms, large pronunciation, large translation, English dictionary definition of large. ) adj. larg er, larg est 1. Of greater than average size, extent, quantity, or amount; big. 2. Of greater than average scope, breadth, or capacity;...
From Middle English large, from Old French large, from Latin larga, feminine of largus (“abundant, plentiful, copious, large, much”), of uncertain ultimate origin; see there for more.
LARGE meaning: 1. big in size or amount: 2. enjoying yourself very much by dancing and drinking alcohol: 3. big…. Learn more.
A large amount or number of people or things is more than the average amount or number. The gang finally fled with a large amount of cash and jewellery. There are a large number of centres where you can take full-time courses. The figures involved are truly very large.
To live it up, to have a good time, esp. at a nightclub; to throw oneself into enjoying a night out (often implying the consumption of recreational drugs or large amounts of alcohol); also to have it large; cf. to large it (up) at large v.
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From Middle English large, from Old French large, from Latin larga, feminine of largus ("abundant, plentiful, copious, large, much"). Displaced Middle English stoor, stour ("large, great") (from Old English stōr) and muchel ("large, great") (from Old English myċel).