huge
Something that is huge is extremely large in size, amount, or degree. It is a more powerful word than 'big' used to emphasize that something is much larger than normal.
Examples
3 of 5They live in a huge house with many rooms.
They reside in an extremely large home with many rooms.
The new policy will have a huge impact on the economy.
The new rule will have a very large effect on the economy.
I'm a huge fan of your work!
I am a very big admirer of what you do!
Word Family
Memory Tip
The word starts with an 'H' for 'High' and ends with a 'G' for 'Great'—think of a high, great building.
Quick Quiz
The elephant is a ____ animal compared to the mouse.
Correct!
The correct answer is: huge
Examples
They live in a huge house with many rooms.
everydayThey reside in an extremely large home with many rooms.
The new policy will have a huge impact on the economy.
formalThe new rule will have a very large effect on the economy.
I'm a huge fan of your work!
informalI am a very big admirer of what you do!
The study found a huge difference between the two groups.
academicThe research identified a massive variation between the two sets.
The merger represents a huge opportunity for growth.
businessThe company joining represents a massive chance for expansion.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
make a huge difference
to have a very positive or large effect
a huge relief
a feeling of very great comfort after worry
huge numbers
very many people or things
Often Confused With
A hug is a physical action of holding someone; huge is an adjective describing size.
Large is a standard word for big; huge is much more intense and extreme.
Usage Notes
Use huge when 'big' is not strong enough to describe the scale of something. It is a non-gradable adjective, meaning it is often paired with 'absolutely' rather than 'very'.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes say 'very huge', but since huge already means 'very big', it is better to say 'absolutely huge' or just 'huge'.
Memory Tip
The word starts with an 'H' for 'High' and ends with a 'G' for 'Great'—think of a high, great building.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old French word 'huge' or 'hoge', meaning high, great, or large.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In modern English, especially in marketing and American English, 'huge' is frequently used to create excitement about sales or events.
Quick Quiz
The elephant is a ____ animal compared to the mouse.
Correct!
The correct answer is: huge
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