enormous
/ɪˈnɔːrməs/
e · nor · mous
/ɪ · ˈnɔːr · məs/
English Definition
adj. very large
Significado en Español
enorme, gigantesco
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khổng lồ, to lớn
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Example Sentence
The project cost an enormous sum.
项目花了巨款。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
e(make)+norm(standard)+ous(many)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “enormous”: The elephant was so enormous that it could be seen from miles away.
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A
Tiny
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B
Huge
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C
Small
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D
Narrow
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B — Huge.
“enormous” means adj. very large
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ elephant was by far the biggest animal at the zoo.
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A
tiny
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B
miniature
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C
enormous
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D
slight
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C — enormous.
“enormous” means adj. very large
Common questions about “enormous”
What does “enormous” mean?
enormous — adj. very large. In Chinese: 巨大的.
How do you pronounce “enormous”?
enormous is pronounced /ɪˈnɔːrməs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: e · nor · mous.
How do you use “enormous” in a sentence?
The project cost an enormous sum. (项目花了巨款。)
What are synonyms for “enormous”?
huge, massive — all close in meaning to enormous (adj. very large).
Is “enormous” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. enormous appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “enormous”?
e(make)+norm(standard)+ous(many)
