large

The definition of large is greater than average in size or amount, or important or significant.

(adjective)

An example of large is the phrase a "large person," which means a person who is overweight.
An example of large is the phrase a "large role in a project," which means a person who has an important part in the project.

See large in Webster's New World College Dictionary

Archaic liberal; generous
big; great; specif.,
1. taking up much space; bulky
2. enclosing much space; spacious: a large office
3. of great extent or amount: a large sum
big as compared with others of its kind; of more than usual or average size, extent, or amount
comprehensive; far-reaching: to have large views on a subject
pompous or exaggerated: large talk
operating on a big scale: a large manufacturer
Naut. favorable; specif., quartering: said of a wind

Origin: OFr < L largus: see lard

noun

liberty

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See large in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective larg·er, larg·est

Of greater than average size, extent, quantity, or amount; big.
Of greater than average scope, breadth, or capacity; comprehensive.
Important; significant: had a large role in the negotiations; a large producer of paper goods.
a. Understanding and tolerant; liberal: a large and generous spirit.
b. Of great magnitude or intensity; grand: “a rigid resistance to the large emotions” (Stephen Koch).
a. Pretentious; boastful. Used of speech or manners.
b. Obsolete Gross; coarse. Used of speech or language.
Nautical Favorable. Used of a wind.