large

/ˈlɑːd͡ʒ//ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/
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Difficulty LevelIntermediate

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Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

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noun

1. An old musical note, equal to two longas, four breves, or eight semibreves.

2. Liberality, generosity.

3. (plural: large) A thousand dollars/pounds.

"Getting a car tricked out like that will cost you 50 large."

4. A large serving of something.

"One small coffee and two larges, please."

adjective

1. Of considerable or relatively great size or extent.

"Russia is a large country.   The fruit-fly has large eyes for its body size.   He has a large collection of stamps."

2. Abundant; ample.

3. Full in statement; diffuse; profuse.

4. Free; unencumbered.

5. Unrestrained by decorum; said of language.

6. Crossing the line of a ship's course in a favorable direction; said of the wind when it is abeam, or between the beam and the quarter.

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adverb

1. Before the wind.

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