English Reference
Adjective

larger

adj.
A1 Beginner US /ˈɫɑɹdʒɝ/ UK /lˈɑːdʒɐ/ larg·er

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.


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.

Usage

The comparative form of the adjective; typically followed by 'than' when the second item of comparison is mentioned.

Pitfall
more largerlarger

Do not use 'more' with adjectives that already have an '-er' ending.

Usage larger share · larger body · larger area


From Middle English largere, equivalent to large + -er.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Origin Middle English largere
Level A1 · Beginner
Frequency Very common
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