large
n.n. describes something that is big in size or amount. You use it to talk about things that are much bigger than average.
n. of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity. Often used as a more formal or objective alternative to 'big'.
They live in a large house near the park.
The company reported a large increase in sales after the new product launch.
Despite the large volume of data collected during the initial phase, the researchers struggled to identify a single consistent variable that explained the outcome.
From Middle English large, from Old French large, from Latin larga, feminine of largus (“abundant, plentiful, copious, large, much”), of uncertain ultimate origin; see there for more. Along with big, it mostly displaced Middle English stoor and muchel (the latter surviving in much under a different meaning).
Typically placed before the noun it modifies or after a linking verb like 'be'.
He is a large man (meaning tall)He is a tall manLearners sometimes use 'large' to describe a person's height, but 'large' refers to overall size or weight; 'tall' should be used for height.