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Huge

UK /["/hjuːdʒ/"]/US /["/hjuːdʒ/"]/

Definition

extremely large in size or amount; great in degree

In simple words: Very big or large.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

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

Synonyms

  • enormous, vast

Antonyms

  • tiny
  • small
  • little

Common mistakes

  • 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/.