Word
larger
Phoneticslarg·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɫɑɹdʒɝ/
UK/lˈɑːdʒɐ/
Definition
adj. bigger in size, amount, or number than something else. You use it to compare two things when one takes up more space or has more people.
adj. exceeding another object or entity in physical dimensions, quantity, or capacity. The comparative form of 'large', used to establish a relative scale between two nouns.
Examples
“The new office is much larger than the old one.”
“We need a larger table to fit all eight guests for dinner tonight.”
“While the initial prototype was compact, the production model is significantly larger to accommodate the necessary cooling systems and safety features required by law.”
Examples
simple
“The new office is much larger than the old one.”
contextual
“We need a larger table to fit all eight guests for dinner tonight.”
complex
“While the initial prototype was compact, the production model is significantly larger to accommodate the necessary cooling systems and safety features required by law.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “larger” in context.
Usage
The comparative form of the adjective; typically followed by 'than' when the second item of comparison is mentioned.
Pitfall
more larger
larger
Do not use 'more' with adjectives that already have an '-er' ending.
Etymology
From Middle English largere, equivalent to large + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 3
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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