Larger
/ˈlɑːrdʒər/
Definitions
Of a greater size, amount, or extent.
/ˈlɑːrdʒər/
Comparative of 'large'.
My house is larger than my neighbor's.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have two boxes, and one is bigger than the other. The bigger one is the larger one! Like, your room might be larger than your friend's room.
👶 For kids: Bigger than something else.
More Examples
He ordered a larger pizza.
The company needs a larger office space.
How It's Used
"The larger house is on the corner."
"5 is larger than 3."
"We need a larger budget for the project."
From Middle English *larger*, from Old English *lǣr* (comparative of *lǣre* 'slow, late'), from Proto-Germanic *lǣzaz* ('slow, late'). Influenced by the later addition of the adjective *large*.
The use of 'larger' as a comparative of 'large' has been consistent since the Middle English period.
Memory tip
Think of a bigger object, and you'll remember it's 'larger'.
Word Origin
"Comparative of 'lǣre' which meant 'slow' or 'late', but evolved in meaning."