vast

• Décrit quelque chose d'extrêmement grand en taille, en superficie ou en étendue, souvent de manière impressionnante ou difficile à mesurer.

Describes something that is extremely large in size, area, or scope.

1. Very large in size or areaB1formal

   Extremely large in extent, area, or amount.

   Très grand en taille ou en étendue

   • The Sahara Desert is a vast expanse of sand.
   • They traveled across the vast plains of the Midwest.
   • The universe is vast and largely unexplored.

   Synonymescolossalenormousexpansiveextensivegigantichugeimmensemassiveprodigioustremendous

   Antonymeslimitedminusculeminutenarrowsmalltiny

2. Great in quantity or degreeB1formal

   Very great in amount, number, or intensity.

   très grand en quantité ou en degré

   • She has a vast amount of knowledge on the subject.
   • The company made a vast profit this quarter.
   • There is a vast difference between their opinions.

   Synonymesastronomicalcolossalenormoushugeimmensemassiveprodigioustremendous

   Antonymesinsignificantlimitedlittleminimalminutenegligibleslightsmalltiny