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larger To be bigger or greater in size, amount, or extent. ■ "I told you I was bringing home a larger pizza. I didn't want to disappoint."
Swatch A small, rectangular piece of fabric or material used to cover a part of something larger, such as a shirt or jacket. It is often used as a sample or test patch before making a larger purchase. ■ I went to the fabric store and bought ten swatches of different colors to see which one looked best on my couch. I ended up going with the purple one, but it turned out to be more "swatch-tastic" than expected.
Appendage Something that hangs from or is attached to a larger object, often used humorously. ■ The appendage of the arm was so long it reached into the pizza box without anyone noticing.
assimilated To become part of a larger group or culture, usually by adopting its customs and values. ■ "After moving to the United States, Sarah quickly assimilated into American culture and started celebrating Thanksgiving with her new family."
belonging A state of being in possession or ownership of something, typically a word used to describe items that are part of a larger group. ■ "That book belongs to me."
bigger Being larger than something else in size, quantity, or importance. ■ John's ego is bigger than his actual height.
compartment A small, enclosed space within a larger area, typically used to store or organize objects. ■ When I couldn't find my phone in my backpack, I realized that it must have been in the "phone compartment" all along.
component A small part of something that can be put together to make a larger thing. ■ I need to buy new components for my computer because the old ones are slow and outdated.
corporate A person or thing that is part of a larger organization, such as a company. ■ "I may be an employee at Acme Corporation, but I'm not corporate just yet."
Enlarged To make or become larger, especially in size. ■ "After years of taking steroids, Arnold Schwarzenegger's muscles had completely enlarged to the point where he could bench press a car."
expanding The act of becoming larger or more spacious, often in an exaggerated manner. ■ As the sun rose over the horizon, the beachgoers began expanding their towels to take up every inch of available space.
fragments Small pieces of a larger thing, often found on the floor or in a pile. ■ "After the party, I spent hours picking up fragments of pizza and beer cans off the floor."
Gaining The act of becoming larger, more powerful or more successful, often in a humorous or exaggerated manner. ■ "John gained an impressive amount of weight after he started eating pizza every day."
Greater Something that is larger in quantity, extent, or importance than something else. ■ "I have a greater understanding of the subject now."
hoops A set of four metal hoops used to contain and play basketball. ■ When you're not good at basketball, you might try using a larger hoop or a smaller ball.
includes Something that is part of a larger whole, or something that is contained within something else. ■ "I can't believe you forgot to include me in the group project! You know I'm a valuable asset."
index A list of numbers or names arranged in order, used to refer to specific items in a larger collection. ■ "I forgot the index for my class notes. I had to spend hours flipping through all those pages!"
inflating The act of filling up something with air or gas, often to make it larger and more fluffy. ■ "I need to inflate my tires before going on a road trip. Otherwise, I'll be driving on flat tires!"
joins The act of becoming or appearing to become part of a larger group, organization, or entity. ■ "When the team finally got their new player, they couldn't wait for him to join in on the fun."
parasites Small creatures that live off the bodies of larger animals, feeding on their blood and other fluids. ■ "I'm so sick of my roommate being a parasite and using all my toilet paper!"
Piece A small part of something larger. ■ "I found a piece of cake that I didn't even have to work for!"
satellite A small, artificial object that is designed to orbit around a larger object, typically a planet. ■ "The satellite is used by scientists to monitor the weather on Earth."
Scaled To make something larger or smaller, usually by a factor of 10. ■ "He scaled down the picture to fit on his desk."
Snowball A large ball of snow made by rolling a small amount of snow into a larger one, usually used as a projectile. ■ "Why did the snowman go to therapy? Because he had too many issues to shake off!"
Symptomatic Funny definition: An alarming symptom of a larger problem, often indicated by the presence of visible warning signs.
Traitor A person who betrays their friends, family or country for personal gain. ■ John was accused of being a traitor after he sold his friend's business for a larger sum.
vastly An adjective describing something that is extremely large or huge in quantity or extent. ■ "My grandfather's collection of rubber ducks is vastly larger than the entire ocean."
widen To become wider or larger in scope or scale. ■ John decided to widen his horizons and take a trip to the Amazon rainforest.
Branch A long, thin piece of something that grows out from a tree or plant. ■I had to go to the branch office today because the one in my hometown closed down., To diverge or spread off from the main body or course of something. ■The company decided to branch out into new markets to increase their revenue., A member of a religious organization, especially one that is part of a larger group. ■I went to the church to meet with my fellow branches and discuss our latest project.
cog A small, cylindrical piece of metal or wood that rotates with a larger body and is used to connect the gears of a clock, watch, or other mechanical device. ■ "I have been working on a new invention for my friend's grandfather who has a wooden pocket watch. I came up with this cog that will make it tick even better!
Compartments A small room or space within a larger area, often used for storing luggage, food, or other items. ■ "She forgot to bring her toothbrush and discovered she had no place to store it when she got to the hotel. She quickly realized that every item in her luggage had taken up its own compartment!", A part of one's personality, often kept separate from others. ■ "He was always very private about his personal life and made sure to keep his feelings in his own compartment."
cutout A person or thing that has been cut out from a larger piece of paper, cardboard, or fabric. ■ She used a cookie cutter to make animal-shaped cookies for her party. The cake was decorated with colorful cutouts of fruits and vegetables.
delegate A person appointed to represent and act on behalf of a larger group or organization, typically in matters of policy or decision-making. ■ "The mayor decided to delegate the responsibility of fixing the city's potholes to a committee of local business owners. Unfortunately, the committee quickly realized that they were not qualified for the task and ended up making things worse."
disks noun: a flat round object used for storing and retrieving digital information, typically in a computer or other electronic device. ■ "I just upgraded to a new computer with larger disks, and now I can store all my favorite movies without worrying about running out of space!"
Expansion The process of becoming larger or more extensive, often in an exaggerated or humorous manner. ■ "I told my friend I was expanding my vocabulary by learning a new word every day. He looked at me skeptically and said, 'You mean like adding 'amazing' to the end of everything you say?' I replied, 'Exactly!'
Extract The act of getting something, usually a specific component or element, out of a larger whole. ■ "I extracted the juice from the orange using a citrus press.", A humorous or ironic way of describing something. ■ "The politician's attempt at extracting money from his constituents was met with laughter from the audience."
eyre A device used to make one's eyes look larger and more expressive. It is often used by actors in stage performances. ■ "The eyre was a game-changer for my acting career - it really helped me sell that sad scene!"
Guerrillas A small group of people who use surprise attacks and unconventional tactics to fight against larger, more powerful enemies. ■ "The guerrilla fighters were able to successfully steal the king's valuable jewels by hiding in the shadows and striking when least expected!"
Hamster A small, furry rodent with a long tail and large eyes, known for its ability to run on a tiny exercise wheel. ■ "I need to get a hamster as my new pet, but I'm not sure if it'll be able to keep up with my fast-paced lifestyle. Maybe I should get a larger rodent instead, like a ferret or a beaver."
Indie A person or thing that is independent and not part of a larger group or organization. ■ Jane decided to start her own indie band instead of joining a mainstream one. She wanted more creative freedom and less corporate control over her music.
inflate To fill up with air or gas, usually for the purpose of making something larger or more buoyant. ■ "I need to inflate my bike tires before I go on a ride. I always forget how much air to put in there, so I just keep puffing until they feel full."
leveraged A situation or action where one is taking on more debt or risk to potentially gain a larger return. Often used to describe high-stakes investments or risky business ventures. ■ "I leveraged all my savings to invest in the latest cryptocurrency, and now I'm millionaires!"
lynx A small, shy carnivorous mammal with a distinctive tuft of black hair on its forehead and short legs. It is also known for its excellent sense of smell and ability to camouflage itself in its surroundings. ■ "The lynx may seem small, but don't underestimate it - it has been known to take down prey much larger than itself with ease!
magnify To make something appear larger than it actually is, usually by using a magnifying glass or other optical device. ■ "I need to magnify this map to see where I'm going," said the blind man as he stumbled forward with his trusty magnifying glass.
patch A small piece of fabric or material that is sewn onto a larger surface to fix a hole, tear, or other damage. ■ When her bike tire went flat, Jane quickly pulled out her patch kit and patched it up so she could keep riding.
Representative A person who is chosen to speak or act on behalf of a group, organization, or community. ■ "The representative from the small town spoke passionately about their lack of funding for infrastructure projects. Despite their best efforts, they were unable to convince the larger council to increase their budget."
representatives A group of people who are chosen to speak and act on behalf of a larger group or organization. ■ "The representatives of the local government were all wearing matching suits and ties, giving off the impression that they were more interested in looking good than doing their jobs."
samples A small amount of a substance, food, or other thing taken from the larger whole. ■ When I heard that my friend had tried eating an entire pizza in one sitting, I couldn't help but think "wow, you must have some serious samples!"
Section A part of a larger thing that is usually self-contained and can be separated from the rest. ■ "I asked my boss if I could take a section of the report home with me to work on, but he said no because it was too important to keep all in one place."