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largest

/ˈlɑːd͡ʒɪst/ /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒɪst/

Meanings
adjective
Of considerable or relatively great size or extent.

Examples :

"Russia is a large country.   The fruit-fly has large eyes for its body size.   He has a large collection of stamps."
amount quality

Related Words

Illustration relatively

relatively adverb

[ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li]

Proportionally, in relation to some larger scale thing.

"He measured his success relatively, that is, competitively."

Illustration descriptions

descriptions noun

/dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/ /dɛˈskrɪpʃənz/

A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species.

"The police used the witness's descriptions to create a sketch of the suspect. "

Illustration collection

collection noun

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

A set of items or amount of material procured or gathered together.

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

Illustration inheritance

inheritance noun

/ɪnˈhɛɹətəns/

The passing of title to an estate upon death.

"Upon her grandfather's death, she received a house as inheritance. "

Illustration sparingly

sparingly adverb

/ˈspɛərɪŋli/ /ˈspɛrɪŋli/

In a sparing manner; with frugality, moderation, scantiness, reserve, forbearance, or the like; sparsely.

"The gardener watered the plants sparingly, only giving them a small amount of water each day to prevent overwatering. "

Illustration unanswered

unanswered adjective

/ˌʌnˈænsərd/ /ˌʌnˈɑːnsərd/

That has not been answered or addressed.

"The flashing light on the answering machine bore testimony to the unanswered call."

Illustration unrestrained

unrestrained verb

/ˌʌnrɪˈstreɪnd/

To free from restraints.

"The teacher unrestrained the students' imaginations during the creative writing lesson. "

Illustration unencumbered

unencumbered adjective

/ˌʌnɪnˈkʌmbəd/

Not burdened with worries, cares or responsibilities.

"Having finished all her exams, she felt completely unencumbered and ready for summer vacation. "

Illustration considerable

considerable noun

/kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/

A thing to be considered, consideration.

"The teacher emphasized that the considerable of student opinions about the new project was essential before making a decision. "

Illustration explanation

explanation noun

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

The act or process of explaining.

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."

Illustration statement

statement noun

/ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/

A declaration or remark.

"My teacher made a statement about the importance of studying hard. "

Illustration presentation

presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "