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large

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1. large - Noun

2. large - Adjective

3. large - Adverb

5. large - Adjective Satellite

6. Large - Proper noun

Meaning

Exceeding most other things of like kind in bulk, capacity, quantity, superficial dimensions, or number of constituent units; big; great; capacious; extensive; -- opposed to small; as, a large horse; a large house or room; a large lake or pool; a large jug or spoon; a large vineyard; a large army; a large city.

Abundant; ample; as, a large supply of provisions.

Full in statement; diffuse; full; profuse.

Having more than usual power or capacity; having broad sympathies and generous impulses; comprehensive; -- said of the mind and heart.

Free; unembarrassed.

Unrestrained by decorum; -- said of language.

Prodigal in expending; lavish.

Crossing the line of a ship's course in a favorable direction; -- said of the wind when it is abeam, or between the beam and the quarter.

Freely; licentiously.

A musical note, formerly in use, equal to two longs, four breves, or eight semibreves.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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A large part of mankind is angry not with the sins, but with the sinners. Seneca

The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large. Confucius

The world is going mad in mutual extermination, and murder, considered as a crime when committed individually, becomes a virtue when it is committed by large numbers. It is the multiplication of the frenzy that assures impunity to the assassins. Cyprian

Large desire is endless poverty. Hindi Proverb

A piece of incense may be as large as the knee, but unless burned emits no fragrance. Malawi Proverb

Large trees give more shade than fruit. Italian Proverb

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