vast
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.very large or wide, covering a huge amount of space.
adj.of very great extent or area; immense in physical space.
Simple“The desert was a vast ocean of sand that seemed to go on forever.”
In context“The explorers were overwhelmed by the vast expanse of the Siberian tundra, where the horizon remained unbroken for hundreds of miles.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.very great in size, amount, or importance.
adj.very great in number, quantity, amount, or degree.
Simple“The project will cost a vast amount of money to complete.”
In context“The study revealed a vast difference in the quality of healthcare available to urban and rural populations.”
Synonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
n.a huge, empty space that has no visible limits.
n.an immense or boundless space or expanse. Often used with 'the'.
Simple“The stars shone brightly in the dark vast of the night sky.”
In context“The poet gazed into the starry vast, contemplating the insignificance of human life against the scale of the universe.”
Usage vast majority · incorporation vast · random vast
“More than 10 million years ago, a vast lake covered much of the continent, home to giant turtles and crocodylians.”
“We needed a more reliable way to examine vast areas of remote forest.”