At large

adjective

Free or not confined or in the custody.

The escaped convict is still at large.
Visual representation of "at large" - Free or not confined or in the custody

Often appears as...

  • convict at large
  • criminal at large

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Colloquial

adjective

Representing a group or community as a whole.

He was elected as a member at large of the city council.
Visual representation of "at large" - Representing a group or community as a whole

Often appears as...

  • member at large
  • delegate at large

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Formal

Academic

adjective

Present or existing in a variety or wide area.

These issues are affecting the community at large.
Visual representation of "at large" - Present or existing in a variety or wide area

Often appears as...

  • public at large
  • society at large
adjective

Free or not confined or in the custody.

The escaped convict is still at large.
Visual representation of "at large" - Free or not confined or in the custody

Often appears as...

  • convict at large
  • criminal at large

Usage tips

Colloquial

adjective

Representing a group or community as a whole.

He was elected as a member at large of the city council.
Visual representation of "at large" - Representing a group or community as a whole

Often appears as...

  • member at large
  • delegate at large

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

adjective

Present or existing in a variety or wide area.

These issues are affecting the community at large.
Visual representation of "at large" - Present or existing in a variety or wide area

Often appears as...

  • public at large
  • society at large
Definition 1 of 3
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Escape Context

Used when someone or something has escaped from confinement or control.

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After the jailbreak, the robbers were at large in the city.
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Still Free

Emphasizes that someone remains free after escaping custody or has not been captured yet.

Illustration for Still Free
The suspects have been at large for two weeks now.
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Urgency

Can convey a sense of urgency or danger when referring to a criminal or dangerous animal.

Illustration for Urgency
Residents were warned not to go out at night with the predator at large.
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Escape Context

Used when someone or something has escaped from confinement or control.

Illustration for Escape Context
After the jailbreak, the robbers were at large in the city.
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Still Free

Emphasizes that someone remains free after escaping custody or has not been captured yet.

Illustration for Still Free
The suspects have been at large for two weeks now.
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Urgency

Can convey a sense of urgency or danger when referring to a criminal or dangerous animal.

Illustration for Urgency
Residents were warned not to go out at night with the predator at large.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Escape Context

Used when someone or something has escaped from confinement or control.

Illustration for Escape Context
After the jailbreak, the robbers were at large in the city.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Still Free

Emphasizes that someone remains free after escaping custody or has not been captured yet.

Illustration for Still Free
The suspects have been at large for two weeks now.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Urgency

Can convey a sense of urgency or danger when referring to a criminal or dangerous animal.

Illustration for Urgency
Residents were warned not to go out at night with the predator at large.
Visual representation of the word "At large"

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