Larger Meaning in English
word · lemma: large
/ˈɫɑɹdʒɝ/
LAR-jur
/lˈɑːdʒɐ/
LAH-juh
Definition
Bigger in size, amount, or degree than something else. It is the comparative form of 'large' and is used when comparing two things.
Usage & Nuances
Use it in comparisons: 'a larger house', 'a larger amount'. It is common in neutral and formal English. With numbers and quantities, 'larger' often sounds more natural than 'bigger'. Do not use it alone if the comparison is unclear.
Spanish: más grande - mayorPortuguese (BR): maiorPortuguese (PT): maior - mais grandeChinese (Simplified): 更大的Chinese (Traditional): 更大的Hindi: बड़ा - अधिक बड़ाArabic: أكبرBengali: বড় - বেশি (পরিমাণে)Russian: большийJapanese: より大きいVietnamese: lớn hơnKorean: 더 큰Turkish: daha büyükUrdu: بڑاIndonesian: lebih besar
Example Sentences
This box is larger than that one.
basic
We need a larger table for six people.
basic
The store has a larger selection now.
basic
If we want to grow, we’ll need a larger budget next year.
natural
I thought the apartment would feel larger in person.
natural
The issue is part of a larger problem we’ve been ignoring.
natural