large
adjective
of more than average size, quantity, degree, etc.; exceeding that which is common to a kind or class; big; great.
larger
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comparativeof large.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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The charity said in its early years it gave financial support to a number of larger community projects benefiting children but there was now an increasing focus on helping individual children and families.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
It didn't take long for the plan to bear fruit, with larger fish finding a home in the protected area and then spreading into the neighbouring waters.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
The EU collectively remains a much larger market for Ukrainian exports, but China has become an important supplier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
A more efficient chip can improve operating economics while a larger deployment consumes additional cash.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
I kneel onto the soft earth and start tossing aside the larger pieces of garbage —a very sad looking Pierre the Pineapple, for one.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
