VAST Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How is the word 'vast' distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of vast are colossal , enormous , gigantic , huge , immense , and mammoth . While all these words mean "exceedingly large," vast usually suggests immensity of extent. // the vast Russian steppes

Q: When might 'colossal' be a better fit than 'vast'?

The words colossal and vast can be used in similar contexts, but colossal applies especially to a human creation of stupendous or incredible dimensions. // a colossal statue of Lincoln

Q: How do 'enormous' and 'immense' relate to one another, in the sense of 'vast'?

Enormous and immense both suggest an exceeding of all ordinary bounds in size or amount or degree, but enormous often adds an implication of abnormality or monstrousness. // an enormous expense // an immense shopping mall

Q: Where would 'gigantic' be a reasonable alternative to 'vast'?

Although the words gigantic and vast have much in common, gigantic stresses the contrast with the size of others of the same kind. // a gigantic sports stadium

Q: When could 'huge' be used to replace 'vast'?

The synonyms huge and vast are sometimes interchangeable, but huge commonly suggests an immensity of bulk or amount. // incurred a huge debt

Q: When would 'mammoth' be a good substitute for 'vast'?

The meanings of mammoth and vast largely overlap; however, mammoth suggests both hugeness and ponderousness of bulk. // a mammoth boulder

vast

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ˈvast

Definition of vast next

as in huge

unusually large a vast expanse of land just waiting to be settled

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How is the word vast distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of vast are colossal, enormous, gigantic, huge, immense, and mammoth. While all these words mean "exceedingly large," vast usually suggests immensity of extent.

the vast Russian steppes

When might colossal be a better fit than vast?

The words colossal and vast can be used in similar contexts, but colossal applies especially to a human creation of stupendous or incredible dimensions.

a colossal statue of Lincoln

How do enormous and immense relate to one another, in the sense of vast?

Enormous and immense both suggest an exceeding of all ordinary bounds in size or amount or degree, but enormous often adds an implication of abnormality or monstrousness.

an enormous expense

an immense shopping mall

Where would gigantic be a reasonable alternative to vast?

Although the words gigantic and vast have much in common, gigantic stresses the contrast with the size of others of the same kind.

a gigantic sports stadium

When could huge be used to replace vast?

The synonyms huge and vast are sometimes interchangeable, but huge commonly suggests an immensity of bulk or amount.

incurred a huge debt

When would mammoth be a good substitute for vast?

The meanings of mammoth and vast largely overlap; however, mammoth suggests both hugeness and ponderousness of bulk.

a mammoth boulder

Examples of vast in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While Ultimate Fighting Championship and Formula 1 have deals expiring in 2025, the vast majority of major college and professional sports have recently signed long-term media rights deals with U.S. TV networks and streamers. —

Alex Sherman,lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2024 Furnishings, meanwhile, pull from the designer and dealer’s vast repository of personal treasures, with new purchases folded into the ineffable mix. —

Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2024 Read More: What to Know About Bangladesh's Election Bangladesh’s rapid rise on the development ladder over the past four decades has obscured a sharp decline in living standards and conditions for the vast majority of citizens, especially workers and peasants. —

Tithi Bhattacharya / Made By History, TIME, 4 Sep. 2024 With the help of his young family and a group of Seminole tribe members, the park was constructed on 15 acres of sunken land at the edge of Kissimmee and Orlando, which at the time was dotted with vast orange groves. —

Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vast

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