huge — ozdic

Definitions

adj

1

Very large.

“I don't mean all of your friends—only a small proportion—which, however, connects your circle with that deadly, idle, brainless bunch—the insolent chatterers at the opera,[…]the chlorotic squatters on huge yachts,[…]the neurotic victims of mental cirrhosis, the jewelled animals whose moral code is the code of the barnyard—!”

The huge square box, parquet-floored and high-ceilinged, had been arranged to display a suite of bedroom furniture designed and made in the halcyon days of the last quarter of the nineteenth century,[…].

2

Very strong, powerful, or dedicated.

Both of my parents are huge supporters of animal rights.

3

Very interesting, significant, or popular.

The band's next album is going to be huge.

In our league our coach is huge!

Collocations

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(adj.)

VERBS

be, look

become, grow

The company became huge after launching its popular new product last year.

ADV

really

The new shopping mall is really huge and takes almost an hour to walk through completely.

absolutely, simply

The new shopping mall in the city center is simply huge.

potentially

The new shopping center could potentially have a huge impact on local businesses.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially ex

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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“I don't mean all of your friends—only a small proportion—which, however, connects your circle with that deadly, idle, brainless bunch—the insolent chatterers at the opera,[…]the chlorotic squatters o

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The huge square box, parquet-floored and high-ceilinged, had been arranged to display a suite of bedroom furniture designed and made in the halcyon days of the last quarter of the nineteenth century,[

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[Rural solar plant] schemes are of little help to industry or other heavy users of electricity. Nor is solar power yet as cheap as the grid. For all that, the rapid arrival of electric light to Indian

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Tim is a huge fan of satirical comedy.

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Seen from the sky, the river looked like a huge snake.

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A huge federal budget deficit has been plaguing the American economy for many years.

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Usage Notes

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In some senses, huge is marked as informal. Watch for register when choosing this word.