Pronunciation: /æt lɑrdʒ/
noun A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'at large' can also function as a noun phrase, referring to a state of being or a specific location.
A1 The criminal is still at large.
A2 The missing cat is still at large in the neighborhood.
B1 The concept of freedom of speech is often debated at large.
B2 The impact of climate change is felt at large across the globe.
C1 The company's decision will have repercussions at large in the industry.
C2 The artist's work is celebrated at large by critics and audiences alike.
adjective An adjective modifies or describes a noun or pronoun. 'Large' is an adjective in this phrase, describing the size or scope of something.
A1 The cat was running around the neighborhood at large.
A2 The suspect is still at large and considered dangerous.
B1 The company's policies are designed to keep employees safe both in the office and at large events.
B2 The artist's work is well-known in the art community and at large exhibitions.
C1 The politician's influence is felt not just in their own country, but at large on the global stage.
C2 The author's impact on literature is significant, both within their own genre and at large in the literary world.
adverb An adverb modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In this case, 'at large' functions as an adverb to describe the location or status of something.
A1 The cat is still at large in the neighborhood.
A2 The suspect is still at large and considered dangerous.
B1 The company's profits have been growing at large over the past year.
B2 The issue of climate change affects the world at large.
C1 The artist's work is admired by the art community at large.
C2 The politician's scandal had repercussions at large within the government.
preposition A preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. 'At' is a preposition in this context, indicating a specific location or condition.
A1 The cat is at large in the neighborhood.
A2 The suspect is still at large and considered dangerous.
B1 The company's profits are at large due to increased sales.
B2 The impact of climate change is felt at large across the globe.
C1 The politician's scandal had repercussions at large within the government.
C2 The artist's work is celebrated at large by critics and fans alike.
formal The suspect is still at large and considered dangerous.
informal The criminal is still out there somewhere.
slang The bad guy is still on the loose.
figurative The idea of freedom is still at large in their minds.
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