vast
Americanadjective
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of very great area or extent; immense.
the vast reaches of outer space.
- Synonyms:
- stupendous, colossal, gigantic, boundless, measureless
- Antonyms:
- small
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of very great size or proportions; huge; enormous.
vast piles of rubble left in the wake of the war.
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very great in number, quantity, amount, etc..
vast sums of money.
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very great in degree, intensity, etc..
an artisan of vast skill.
noun
adjective
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unusually large in size, extent, degree, or number; immense
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(prenominal) (intensifier)
in vast haste
noun
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poetic immense or boundless space
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dialect a very great amount or number
Other Word Forms
- supervast adjective
- vastity noun
- vastly adverb
- vastness noun
Etymology
Origin of vast
First recorded in 1565–75, from Latin vastus “empty, immense”
Example Sentences
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Nearby, construction work was getting started for the day on a vast new industrial park housing facilities including rare earth processing sites.
From Barron's
While the idea of a vast ocean once fueled optimism about life on Titan, the researchers suggest the updated picture may actually improve the odds.
From Science Daily
IS was territorially defeated in Syria in 2019 but still maintains a presence particularly in the country's vast desert.
From Barron's
It was the result the boxing world had overwhelmingly predicted, and the controversial bout raises questions about the safety risks created by such a vast gulf in experience, size and power.
From BBC
The jihadists were ultimately defeated by local ground forces backed by international air strikes and other support, but IS still has a presence in Syria, especially in the country's vast desert.
From Barron's
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