[Elamur Dictionary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/large/) [dictionaries](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [English](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/) / [L](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/l/) / large # large adjective (large, larger, largest) «large» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova. ## Everyday 1. Large means big in size: a large house. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/large/#m1) 2. Large means big in number or amount: a large crowd, a large sum of money. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/large/#m2) 3. Large is a size of clothes, drinks or food, bigger than medium. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/large/#m3) 4. At large means free and not caught: The tiger is still at large. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/large/#m4) ### 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/large/#x1) - Which number is the largest? [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/large/#x2) - The large box holds 24 apples, the small one 12. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/large/#x3) - She bought 2 large drinks. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/large/#x4) - An elephant is a very large animal. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/large/#x5) - A large crowd watched the parade. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/large/#x6) - Jupiter is the largest planet. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/large/#x7) - Can I have this T-shirt in large? [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/large/#x8) - The escaped parrot is still at large. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/large/#x9) - The dragon shook his large purple head. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/large/#x10) ### 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/L/large/#x1) - 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/L/large/#x2) - 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/L/large/#x3) - Wherefore say My people: 'We roam at large; we will come no more unto Thee'? (Prophets JER.2.31, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/L/large/#x4) - He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because He delighted in me. (Prophets 2SA.22.20, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/L/large/#x5) - 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/L/large/#x6) ### 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. ## On Mova - [Trees and pragmatics of «large» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/large/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«large» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/large.html) on Mova free. - [Trees and pragmatics of «large» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/L/large/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«large» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/large.html) on Mova free.