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large

/lɑːrdʒ/

A specific size category for items such as clothing, coffee, or containers that is bigger than medium. It is commonly used when selecting from a range of standard sizes in shops and restaurants.

例文

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1

I usually wear a large in this brand.

I usually wear a large size in this brand.

2

The store assistant confirmed that a large was available in the back.

The store assistant confirmed that a large size was available in the back.

3

Get me a large, I am really thirsty.

Get me a large drink, I am really thirsty.

語族

名詞
largeness
Verb
enlarge
副詞
largely
形容詞
large
関連
enlargement
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'L' on a clothing tag standing for 'Large' and 'Long'.

クイックテスト

I am very hungry, so I will order a ___ pizza.

正解!

正解は: large

例文

1

I usually wear a large in this brand.

everyday

I usually wear a large size in this brand.

2

The store assistant confirmed that a large was available in the back.

formal

The store assistant confirmed that a large size was available in the back.

3

Get me a large, I am really thirsty.

informal

Get me a large drink, I am really thirsty.

4

Data was collected for each size category, specifically focusing on the large.

academic

Data was collected for each size category, specifically focusing on the large size.

5

Our inventory shows we are currently out of the large.

business

Our inventory shows we are currently out of the large size.

語族

名詞
largeness
Verb
enlarge
副詞
largely
形容詞
large
関連
enlargement

よく使う組み合わせ

order a large to request a large size
size large the specific category of large
wear a large to fit into a large size
extra large a size bigger than large
a large of coffee a big cup of coffee

よく使うフレーズ

at large

as a whole or free from capture

by and large

on the whole or generally

living large

living a wealthy or successful lifestyle

よく混同される語

large vs big

'Big' is usually an adjective describing size, while 'large' can be used as a noun for a specific size category.

large vs great

'Great' usually refers to quality or importance, whereas 'large' refers to physical dimensions or size categories.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'large' as a noun when you are choosing from fixed sizes like Small, Medium, and Large. It is very common in clothing stores and fast-food restaurants.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Avoid saying 'I want a big' when ordering a drink; 'a large' is the correct way to refer to the size category.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'L' on a clothing tag standing for 'Large' and 'Long'.

📖

語源

From the Latin word 'largus', meaning abundant or giving freely.

文法パターン

Countable noun: one large, two larges Often follows the article 'a' or 'the'
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文化的な背景

In the United States, a 'large' drink or meal is often much bigger than a 'large' in Europe or Asia.

クイックテスト

I am very hungry, so I will order a ___ pizza.

正解!

正解は: large

関連単語

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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