large
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.
Examples
3 of 5I usually wear a large in this brand.
I usually wear a large size in this brand.
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.
Get me a large, I am really thirsty.
Get me a large drink, I am really thirsty.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'L' on a clothing tag standing for 'Large' and 'Long'.
Quick Quiz
I am very hungry, so I will order a ___ pizza.
Correct!
The correct answer is: large
Examples
I usually wear a large in this brand.
everydayI usually wear a large size in this brand.
The store assistant confirmed that a large was available in the back.
formalThe store assistant confirmed that a large size was available in the back.
Get me a large, I am really thirsty.
informalGet me a large drink, I am really thirsty.
Data was collected for each size category, specifically focusing on the large.
academicData was collected for each size category, specifically focusing on the large size.
Our inventory shows we are currently out of the large.
businessOur inventory shows we are currently out of the large size.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
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
Often Confused With
'Big' is usually an adjective describing size, while 'large' can be used as a noun for a specific size category.
'Great' usually refers to quality or importance, whereas 'large' refers to physical dimensions or size categories.
Usage Notes
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.
Common Mistakes
Avoid saying 'I want a big' when ordering a drink; 'a large' is the correct way to refer to the size category.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'L' on a clothing tag standing for 'Large' and 'Long'.
Word Origin
From the Latin word 'largus', meaning abundant or giving freely.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In the United States, a 'large' drink or meal is often much bigger than a 'large' in Europe or Asia.
Quick Quiz
I am very hungry, so I will order a ___ pizza.
Correct!
The correct answer is: large
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