English

vast

væst, vɑːst
Meaning: extremely large in size, amount, or degree
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: vɑːst

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Example sentences

The Sahara Desert is a vast expanse of sand.
The Sahara Desert is a vast expanse of sand.
The vast majority of people agreed with the decision.
The vast majority of people agreed with the decision.
The country has vast oil reserves.
The country has vast oil reserves.
The emperor ruled over a vast and powerful empire.
The emperor ruled over a vast and powerful empire.
The king ruled over a vast and peaceful kingdom.
The king ruled over a vast and peaceful kingdom.

Usage Notes

Often used to describe physical spaces (like oceans or deserts) or abstract concepts (like knowledge or amounts of data) that are immense.

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