at large — Not yet captured; free, especially referring to a dangerous person or animal
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not yet captured; free, especially referring to a dangerous person or animal
Pronunciation (IPA): /æt lɑːrdʒ/
Example Sentences
- Society at large needs to address the issue of climate change more seriously.
- A tiger escaped from the zoo and is still at large, so please stay indoors!
- My cat has been at large in the neighborhood since this morning, terrorizing every dog it meets.
at large
ADJECTIVE[/æt lɑːrdʒ/]
Not yet captured; free, especially referring to a dangerous person or animal
The escaped tiger is still at large somewhere in the city streets tonight.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'à large' meaning 'at liberty, free', where 'large' originally meant 'broad, spacious'.
Breakdown
at (preposition: in a state of) + large (adjective: broad, free) = in a free/unrestricted state
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Society at large needs to address the issue of climate change more seriously.”
“A tiger escaped from the zoo and is still at large, so please stay indoors!”
“My cat has been at large in the neighborhood since this morning, terrorizing every dog it meets.”
“Despite a massive manhunt, the suspect remains at large.”
“Even though he only stole a cookie, my little brother is still at large, hiding somewhere in the house.”
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