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larger-than-life vs large

large vs larger-than-life

larger-than-life is not a noun while large is a noun.

larger-than-life and large both are adjectives.

larger-than-life is not an adverb while large is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
larger-than-life No Yes No No
large Yes Yes No Yes
larger-than-life (noun) large (noun)
a garment size for a large person
larger-than-life (adjective) large (adjective)
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale) above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
having broad power and range and scope
conspicuous in position or importance
generous and understanding and tolerant
in an advanced stage of pregnancy
ostentatiously lofty in style
fairly large or important in effect; influential
larger-than-life (adverb) large (adverb)
with the wind abaft the beam
at a distance, wide of something (as of a mark)
in a boastful manner
Difference between larger-than-life and large

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