Synonyms for

Larger

Verb / ˈlɑ:rdʒɜ: / Another word for larger — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

greater in size, extent, or capacity than others of its kind

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

greater bigger more substantial more considerable

Informal

bigger more heftier

Literary

amplified magnified vast

Antonyms

smaller lesser minor diminutive petite slight

Common collocations

  • larger than life
  • larger amount
  • larger population
  • larger scale
  • larger share
  • larger number
  • larger portion

Word family

noun largeness
adverb largely

Usage note

Larger is the comparative form of large. It is used to compare two things in size, quantity, or extent.

Example sentences

  1. My house is larger than yours.
  2. The whale is larger than any other animal in the world.
  3. We need a larger cake to feed all the guests.
  4. The elephant is larger than the giraffe.
  5. The new car is larger than the old one.

Quotes

  • 'The universe is a big place, perhaps the biggest.' - Kurt Vonnegut
  • 'We must learn to love ourselves first, in all our glory and our imperfections. If we cannot love ourselves, we cannot fully open to our ability to love others or our potential to create.' - John Lennon
  • 'In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.' - Thomas Jefferson

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