huge

Everyday

Huge means very, very big in size, amount or importance. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, «huge» describes big things: a huge dog, a huge pile of homework, a huge mistake. In science, the Sun is huge compared with Earth, blue whales are huge, and space is huge. In maths, «huge» means much bigger than usual, but it is not exact — use numbers to say how big. In stories, giants and dragons are huge, and «a huge surprise» shows strong feeling.

Examples

• An elephant is a huge animal. tree →
• The Sun is huge compared with the Earth. tree →
• There was a huge queue at the ice cream van. tree →
• Thanks a lot, that's a huge help! tree →
• We had a huge thunderstorm last night. tree →
• The giant had huge feet. tree →
• A blue whale is huger than any dinosaur. tree →
• He was carrying a huge basket of vegetables. tree →

Note

«Huge» = very big; bigger than «big» or «large»; similar: enormous, gigantic, massive, giant. Comparative «huger/hugest» exist but people often say «bigger» or «even more huge». Opposite: «tiny». Pronounced «hyooj».

In Jewish tradition

In everyday life, «huge» describes big things: a huge dog, a huge pile of homework, a huge mistake. In science, the Sun is huge compared with Earth, blue whales are huge, and space is huge. In maths, «huge» means much bigger than usual, but it is not exact — use numbers to say how big. In stories, giants and dragons are huge, and «a huge surprise» shows strong feeling.

Examples

• Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubim a huge host, with chariots and horsemen exceeding many? yet, because thou didst rely on the LORD, He delivered them into thy hand. (Writings 2CH.16.8, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

«Huge» = very big; bigger than «big» or «large»; similar: enormous, gigantic, massive, giant. Comparative «huger/hugest» exist but people often say «bigger» or «even more huge». Opposite: «tiny». Pronounced «hyooj».