At large Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite having escaped, especially from confinement
escaped; on the loose; loose.
- a convict still at large
- searching for two escaped prisoners
- dogs loose on the streets
- criminals on the loose in the neighborhood
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adverb in a general fashion
in a broad way.
- he talked at large about his plans
WordNet
Definitions
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(a) Without restraint or confinement; as, to go at large; to be left at large.(b) Diffusely; fully; in the full extent;as, to discourse on a subject .at large
