Word
largest
US/ˈɫɑɹdʒəst/
UK/lˈɑːdʒəst/
Definition
adj. bigger than all other things of the same kind. You use this to describe the one thing that has the most size, volume, or amount in a group.
adj. the superlative form of large, indicating the greatest size, extent, or capacity relative to all others in a specific set.
Examples
“Russia is the largest country in the world.”
“The company recently opened its largest warehouse to handle the increasing number of online orders.”
“While several species of whale are impressive in scale, the blue whale remains the largest animal ever known to have existed, surpassing even the most massive dinosaurs in total displacement.”
Examples
simple
“Russia is the largest country in the world.”
contextual
“The company recently opened its largest warehouse to handle the increasing number of online orders.”
complex
“While several species of whale are impressive in scale, the blue whale remains the largest animal ever known to have existed, surpassing even the most massive dinosaurs in total displacement.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “largest” in context.
Usage
As a superlative adjective, it is almost always preceded by the definite article 'the'.
Pitfall
the most largest building
the largest building
Superlatives of one-syllable adjectives are formed by adding '-est' — using 'most' as well is a double superlative error.
- 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 C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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