vast

adjective
UK: /vɑːst/
US: /væst/

  1. Extremely large in area, size, amount, or degree.

    1. The vast sea was a beautiful sight from the airplane window.
    2. The company spent vast sums of money on the new advertising campaign.

  2. Very great in size or extent.

    1. We crossed a vast desert during our trip last summer.
    2. The project required a vast amount of time and dedication from the team.

  3. Used to emphasize the great size, amount, or importance of something.

    1. She has a vast knowledge of classical music and composers.
    2. The implications of the new policy are vast and could affect many people.

Synonyms

immense tremendous large huge boundless extensive great
vast noun

  1. An immense space or area.

    1. The explorers ventured into the vast unknown.
    2. The vast of space continues to fascinate scientists and researchers.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vast" in English means: Extremely large in area, size, amount, or degree., Very great in size or extent., Used to emphasize the great size, amount, or importance of something..

The phonetic transcription of "vast" is /vɑːst/ in British English and /væst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vast": immense, tremendous, large, huge, boundless, extensive, great.

Example usage of "vast": "The vast sea was a beautiful sight from the airplane window.". More examples on the page.