larger

Everyday

1. Larger means bigger than another one. tree →
2. A larger number is one that is more than another number. tree →

In the lessons

compares two amounts: which is larger, larger by how many; in maths: the larger number, the larger part, the larger fraction; in science: larger animals or planets; in everyday life: a larger size of clothes or drink; phrases: «larger than», «larger than life» (very lively and exciting)

Examples

• Which number is larger, 47 or 74? tree →
• The larger box holds 12 more. tree →
• The larger piece is twice the smaller. tree →
• A number is 5 larger than 9. tree →
• Jupiter is larger than the Earth. tree →
• Can I have a larger size, please? tree →
• An elephant is larger than a horse. tree →
• The larger the group, the longer it takes to choose. tree →
• Every day it grew larger and more beautiful. tree →

Note

«Larger by» means add the difference; «how much larger» means subtract. Sign: 74 > 47 (the open side faces the larger number). Trap: a fraction with a larger bottom number is smaller (1/8 < 1/4).