Meaning & use

vast

adjective·Everyday

Extremely large in area, size, extent, or degree.

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The explorers stared out at the vast desert stretching endlessly toward the horizon.

The company reported a vast increase in profits after entering new markets.

A note on using this word

Vast typically emphasizes scale that feels almost overwhelming, more than a simple synonym like 'big.'

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

tinysmall

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