adj.
- of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity.
- pursuing an occupation or activity on a significant scale.
- of wide range or scope.
v.
(
large it)
Brit. informal go out and have a good time.
Phrase
- at large
- escaped or not yet captured.
- as a whole:
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society at large.
- in large measure
(or part)
to a great extent.
Derivative
- largeness n.
- largish adj.
Etymology
ME (in the sense ‘lavish, ample’): via OFr. from L. larga, fem. of largus ‘copious’.
