Talk:large

"Stronger" word

Hi,

can someone tell me what the word is for the strongest sense of great size? (if there is a word for it) Because, it seems that if you are going to reference large as the "second weakest" you ought to tell us where to find the strongest word. If there is no term other than "great size" then I suppose my concern is misplaced.

I apologize if I am breaking some sort of rule by asking a question here. Thanks in advance for addressing my concern.

E. J. Mattos 02:09, 28 May 2006 (UTC)

Wow. Thanks for asking the question. I just rewrote that ridiculous definition, added a few synonyms and antonyms. If you can improve on it, then please do so. --Connel MacKenzie T C 02:16, 28 May 2006 (UTC)

Thanks again. E. J. Mattos 02:20, 28 May 2006 (UTC)

etymology: (slang, plural: large) A thousand dollars/pounds.

What is the reason for using it for "A thousand dollars/pounds."? --Backinstadiums (talk) 16:40, 5 February 2020 (UTC)

Plural noun (vs. unchanged plural)

n. pl. (Slang) A thousand dollars: bought a speedboat for 50 large.
https://ahdictionary.com/word/search.html?q=Large

--Backinstadiums (talk) 09:31, 4 October 2020 (UTC)

Adverb or idiom bulk large (similarly to loom large)

Large is used idiomatically as an adverb only after the verbs bulk and loom --Backinstadiums (talk) 18:56, 18 March 2021 (UTC)

large-size(d)

This phrasal adjective is usually redundant. The predominant form (twice as common) is large-sized. Although large-sized apparel is defensible, large-sized business is not --Backinstadiums (talk) 15:51, 5 August 2021 (UTC)