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huge
adjective · Say it: HYOOJ
What it means
Foundationvery, very big in size or amount
We built a huge sandcastle at the seaside that was taller than my little brother.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- enormous
- giant
- massive
- vast
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- minute
- small
- tiny
More examples
- There was a huge pile of presents on the table at Amelia's birthday party.
Where the word comes from
From Old French 'ahuge', meaning very large.
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