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larger

EN[lɑɹdʒɚ] [lɑːdʒə] [-ɑː(ɹ)dʒə(ɹ)]
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    Definition of larger in English Dictionary

  • AdjectiveBFlargeSUPlargest
    1. comparative form of large: more large.
    2. More Examples
      1. Used in the Middle of Sentence
        • I never shall forget the alacrity with which Johnson answered, striking his foot with mighty force against a large stone, till he rebounded from it, "I refute it thus."
        • He brought with him a large wallet with some provisions for the road.
        • As the World Cup starts, it is interesting to note the large number of people around the world cheering on ABE to win, including many millions of British.
      2. Used in the Beginning of Sentence
        • Large office blocks and shopping streets are being put up with not even an awning to protect the head of the shop-goer from the sweltering Persian sun.
        • Large swathes will be affected by the tax increase.
        • Large and square-headed, fatuously complacent, pot-bellied, spade-handed and dumpy-footed, for all the world presenting the appearance of animated jelly.
      3. Used in the Ending of Sentence
        • The city has five city council districts; however, the mayor is elected at large.
    • Part-of-Speech Hierarchy
      1. Adjectives
        • Adjective forms
          • Adjective comparative forms
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      1. en larger bindweed
      2. en larger than life
      3. en larger-than-life
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      Grammatically, this word "larger" is an adjective, more specifically, an adjective form.
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