large

Everyday

1. Large means big in size: a large house. tree →
2. Large means big in number or amount: a large crowd, a large sum of money. tree →
3. Large is a size of clothes, drinks or food, bigger than medium. tree →
4. At large means free and not caught: The tiger is still at large. tree →

In the lessons

In maths, a size label (a large pizza costs more), or a comparison (larger, largest); «order from largest to smallest». In science, large animals, large planets, a large number. In everyday life: a large drink, size large T-shirt. In stories, a large dark forest. Phrases: «by and large» (mostly), «at large», «larger than life».

Examples

• A large pizza costs 12 dollars. tree →
• Which number is the largest? tree →
• The large box holds 24 apples, the small one 12. tree →
• She bought 2 large drinks. tree →
• An elephant is a very large animal. tree →
• A large crowd watched the parade. tree →
• Jupiter is the largest planet. tree →
• Can I have this T-shirt in large? tree →
• The escaped parrot is still at large. tree →
• The dragon shook his large purple head. tree →

Note

Comparison: large, larger, largest (not «more large»). Large is a little more formal than big; «a large amount», «a big hug». Do not confuse with French «large» (wide). «Large» picks a size with its own price or amount. «Largest» asks to choose, not to add. Trap: «larger by 5» means add 5.

In Jewish tradition

In maths, a size label (a large pizza costs more), or a comparison (larger, largest); «order from largest to smallest». In science, large animals, large planets, a large number. In everyday life: a large drink, size large T-shirt. In stories, a large dark forest. Phrases: «by and large» (mostly), «at large», «larger than life».

Examples

• Issachar is a large-boned ass, couching down between the sheep-folds. (Torah GEN.49.14, JPS 1917) tree →
• And the man increased exceedingly, and had large flocks, and maid-servants and men-servants, and camels and asses. (Torah GEN.30.43, JPS 1917) tree →
• For the LORD will judge His people, and repent Himself for His servants; when He seeth that their stay is gone, and there is none remaining, shut up or left at large. (Torah DEU.32.36, JPS 1917) tree →
• Wherefore say My people: 'We roam at large; we will come no more unto Thee'? (Prophets JER.2.31, JPS 1917) tree →
• He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because He delighted in me. (Prophets 2SA.22.20, JPS 1917) tree →
• Thou hast fed them with the bread of tears, and given them tears to drink in large measure. (Writings PSA.80.6, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Comparison: large, larger, largest (not «more large»). Large is a little more formal than big; «a large amount», «a big hug». Do not confuse with French «large» (wide). «Large» picks a size with its own price or amount. «Largest» asks to choose, not to add. Trap: «larger by 5» means add 5.