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huge

Meaning in simple English

US /hjuːdʒ/

huge means: Very large in size or amount.

adjective

VERY BIGA2

Very large in size or amount.

  • They live in a huge house.
  • A huge crowd gathered outside the station.
  • We spent a huge amount of money on repairs.

Similar words: enormous, very big, massive

Opposites: tiny, small

Common phrases: huge building, huge amount, huge crowd

VERY ENTHUSIASTICB1

Very enthusiastic about someone or something, or giving them strong support.

  • I am a huge fan of her books.
  • My parents are huge supporters of the local team.
  • He has always been a huge admirer of her work.

Similar words: enthusiastic, devoted, ardent

Common phrases: huge fan, huge supporter, huge admirer

MAJOR EVENTB2

Very important or exciting.

  • This news is huge!
  • Getting that job was a huge moment for her.
  • For our town, the new hospital is a huge deal.

Similar words: major, important

Opposites: minor

Common phrases: huge news, huge deal, huge moment

VERY SUCCESSFULB2

Very popular, successful, or widely noticed.

  • The song became huge last summer.
  • That actor is huge in Japan.
  • Their new show was a huge hit.

How to use it: huge in a place (The band is huge in Brazil.)

Similar words: popular, successful

Common phrases: huge hit, huge in something, become huge

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