A2adjective 1K

Huge

🇬🇧 UK /["/hjuːdʒ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/hjuːdʒ/"]/

Meaning of Huge

extremely large in size or amount; great in degree

In simple words: Very big or large.

Huge in a sentence

• The elephant is a huge animal that can weigh up to 13,000 pounds.
• She made a huge mistake by forgetting her friend's birthday.
• There was a huge party at the park for the town's anniversary.
• The mountain looks huge when you stand at its base.
• He has a huge collection of stamps from around the world.

How to use Huge

Used to describe size, but also can imply significance or impact. Generally appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using in contexts where a more precise measurement is needed.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of a huge elephant that takes up a lot of space.

Related words

Collocations with Huge

• be
• look
• become
• pretty
• really
• absolutely

Synonyms for Huge

• enormous, vast

Opposites of Huge

• tiny
• small
• little

Common mistakes with Huge

• Confused with 'gigantic' - 'huge' is less extreme.
• Used as a noun incorrectly - 'huge' is only an adjective.
• Said as 'huge' instead of the correct pronunciation /hjuːdʒ/.

Frequently asked questions about Huge

What does Huge mean?

Very big or large.

What is the definition of Huge?

extremely large in size or amount; great in degree

How do you use Huge in a sentence?

The elephant is a huge animal that can weigh up to 13,000 pounds.

Can you give another example of Huge?

She made a huge mistake by forgetting her friend's birthday.

What are synonyms for Huge?

Common alternatives include enormous, vast.

What is the opposite of Huge?

Opposite meanings include tiny, small, little.

What words go with Huge?

It commonly pairs with be, look, become, pretty, really, absolutely.

What are common mistakes when using Huge?

Confused with 'gigantic' - 'huge' is less extreme. Used as a noun incorrectly - 'huge' is only an adjective. Said as 'huge' instead of the correct pronunciation /hjuːdʒ/.

How do you pronounce Huge?

US: /["/hjuːdʒ/"]/, UK: /["/hjuːdʒ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Huge?

Used to describe size, but also can imply significance or impact. Generally appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using in contexts where a more precise measurement is needed.

What CEFR level is Huge?

"Huge" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.