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larger

Pronunciation: [/ˈlɑɹ.d͡ʒɚ/]

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larger: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use larger in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “size”

(adjective) used to describe something that is bigger in physical dimensions than something else. Like when you compare two toys and one is bigger than the other.

Example

The new house has a larger backyard than the old one.

Example

The small box cannot hold the larger items.

Example

Which of the two suitcases is larger?

Context: “quantity”

(adjective) used to describe a greater amount or number of something compared to another thing. Like when you have more of your favorite snack than your friend.

Example

I need a larger amount of flour to bake a bigger cake.

Example

She has a smaller number of pencils compared to her classmate.

Example

Do you want a larger portion of ice cream?

How to pronounce larger

Pronunciation: [/ˈlɑɹ.d͡ʒɚ/]

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