2006-11-26 13:24:55 · 8 answers · asked by Ziggy 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
1 The phrase 'at large' is used to indicate that most or all of the people in a group. Synonym : 'in general'. Example - There has been unrest in Iraq at large, but in particular in five major cities. We have always tried to provide the public at large with accurate information.
2 Someone or something that is dangerous is at large, they are moving about freely or are not under control and may cause harm. Synonym : 'on the loose' Example : A third, unidentified person is still at large. The virus is still at large.
2006-11-26 14:08:41 · answer #1 · answered by asok c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the context. It can mean in general, as in 'the world at large', ie all the world and everything in it, or it can mean out in the community, as in 'the escaped criminal is now at large'.
Hope that helps.
2006-11-26 21:31:10 · answer #2 · answered by AB 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has a number of meanings, which you can read at --
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/at%20large
I have heard it most often used to mean - not from a specific entity. For instance, a church conference might designate that there be a delegate for each church (or for a specified number of members per church) plus a certain number of delegates "at large" to be named by the officers of the conference.
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2006-11-26 21:28:24 · answer #3 · answered by Serendipity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's most common meaning is on the loose
2006-11-26 21:34:45 · answer #4 · answered by rocker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some one on the run
2006-11-26 21:32:34 · answer #5 · answered by jarrod_234 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The killer is at large" inother words the killer is still out there, not arrested.
2006-11-26 21:30:36 · answer #6 · answered by Georgina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wanted but missing or not being able to find.
2006-11-26 22:05:08 · answer #7 · answered by sweetre2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on the loose...
2006-11-26 21:32:46 · answer #8 · answered by Miss Taryn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋