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at large

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ət ˈlɑːrdʒ/ · UK /ət ˈlɑːdʒ/

at large means: Free to move around, especially after escaping or while being searched for by police.

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STILL FREEB2

Free to move around, especially after escaping or while being searched for by police.

  • The thief is still at large.
  • Two prisoners remained at large after escaping last night.
  • Police warned that the dangerous suspect was at large.

How to use it: be/remain at large (The escaped prisoner remains at large.)

Similar words: on the loose, free

Opposites: captured, confined

Common phrases: still at large, remain at large, criminal at large

AS A WHOLEC1

Used to mean the whole group or society, rather than just part of it.

  • This affects society at large.
  • The report was shared with the public at large.
  • Do these views reflect the opinions of the community at large?

How to use it: group + at large (The change benefits the community at large.)

Similar words: as a whole, in general

Common phrases: society at large, community at large, public at large

ALL DISTRICTSC2

Elected by voters from the whole area, rather than from just one smaller district.

  • The mayor is elected at large.
  • Voters chose two representatives at large and six from individual districts.
  • Will the new council seats be elected at large?

How to use it: be elected at large (Three council members are elected at large.)

Common phrases: elected at large, serve at large

Questions about at large

What does at large mean?

Free to move around, especially after escaping or while being searched for by police.

What is at large in other languages?

Türkçe: firarda · Español: prófugo · Français: en fuite · Deutsch: auf freiem Fuß · Italiano: a piede libero · 日本語: 逃走中

How do you pronounce at large?

In American English /ət ˈlɑːrdʒ/; in British English /ət ˈlɑːdʒ/.

How do you use at large in a sentence?

The thief is still at large. Two prisoners remained at large after escaping last night.

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