vast

/vɑːst/ /væst/

noun

A vast space.

Examples :

"The vast expanse of the school's parking lot was nearly empty on a Tuesday morning. "

adjective

Very large or wide (literally or figuratively).

Examples :

"The Sahara desert is vast."

area amount space essential

adjective

Very great in size, amount, degree, intensity, or especially extent.

Examples :

"The vast majority of students in the school wore blue uniforms. "

amount degree space essential

adjective

Waste; desert; desolate; lonely.

Examples :

"The vast, empty parking lot after the concert was a lonely place. "

environment geography space area essential

Meanings

Examples :

"The vast expanse of the school's parking lot was nearly empty on a Tuesday morning. "

Examples :

"The Sahara desert is vast."

Examples :

"The vast majority of students in the school wore blue uniforms. "

Examples :

"The vast, empty parking lot after the concert was a lonely place. "

Related Words

parking verb

To bring (something such as a vehicle) to a halt or store in a specified place.

students noun

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

morning noun

The part of the day from dawn to noon.

figuratively adverb

(manner) In a figurative manner.

especially adverb

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

majority noun

More than half (50%) of some group.

tuesday noun

The day of the week between Monday and Wednesday.

intensity noun

The quality of being intense.

desolate verb

To deprive of inhabitants.

expanse noun

A wide stretch, usually of sea, sky, or land.

uniforms noun

A distinctive outfit that serves to identify members of a group.

literally adverb

Word for word; not figuratively; not as an idiom or metaphor