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at large

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: at large

1
adj
having escaped, especially from confinement
2
adv
in a general fashion
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: at large
1

adj having escaped, especially from confinement

“a convict still at large
Synonyms:
escaped, loose, on the loose
free
able to act at will; not hampered; not under compulsion or restraint
2

adv in a general fashion

“he talked at large about his plans”
Synonyms:
in a broad way
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