vast

Meanings

• adjective

  extensive in size, quantity, or reach; limitless or boundless

  - "The vast expanse of the ocean is home to countless species."
  - "The vast fortunes amassed by the industrialists during the Industrial Revolution were unimaginable."
  - "The vast desert stretches out before us, seemingly endless."

• adjective

  great in scope or scale; extensive or elaborate

  - "The vast library contained thousands of books."
  - "The vast symphony was performed by a full orchestra."
  - "The vast project required the involvement of many people."

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Pronunciation

1. /væst/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1244169"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vast
mast , last , cast , fast , past

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Variants

List of all variants of vast that leads to same result
vast , vaster , vastest , vastness , vastnesses , vasts

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English wesan, from weasan to be, become; akin to German werden, Dutch worden, Gothic wesan, Greek einai, Latin esse, from Indo-European base *es- 'to be'

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Trivia

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1. The largest desert in the world, the Antarctic Desert, is considered vast due to its size.

2. The term 'vast' is derived from the Old English word 'wesan', which means 'to be' or 'become'

3. The term 'vast' is often used to describe the size of the universe, which is estimated to be around 93 billion light-years in diameter.

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Related Concepts

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1. extensive: Related concept that refers to something that covers a large area or extent

2. boundless: Related concept that refers to something that has no limits or boundaries

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Culture

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The term 'vast' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in descriptions of landscapes and natural phenomena. It has also been used metaphorically to describe concepts that are vast in scope or scale, such as the universe or the human mind. In art, the term has been used to describe paintings and photographs that depict expansive landscapes or scenes.

How to Memorize "vast"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a vast open space, such as a desert or an ocean, to help remember the meaning of the word.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vast' with the feeling of being overwhelmed by the size or scope of something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Vast: Very Amazing Space That' to help remember the definition of the word.

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