CEFR B2

vastness

noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being extremely large in size, scope, or extent.

Examples

The vastness of space has always fascinated astronomers.
She was overwhelmed by the vastness of her new responsibilities.

Synonyms: largeness, immensity, enormity, boundlessness

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vastness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈvæst.nəs/

Definition

The quality or state of being extremely large in size, scope, or extent.

Examples

The vastness of space has always fascinated astronomers.
She was overwhelmed by the vastness of her new responsibilities.
We gazed at the vastness of the ocean, wondering what lay beyond the horizon.

Synonyms of vastness

Words with a similar meaning to vastness:

largeness
immensity
enormity
boundlessness

Antonyms of vastness

Words with the opposite meaning to vastness:

smallness
confine
limitation

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