Vast — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈvast/

Meaning & Definition of Vast

Vast (adjective)

  1. very great in size, amount, degree, intensity, or especially in extent or range

Vast (noun)

  1. a boundless space

Vast (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. unusually large

    "a vast expanse of land just waiting to be settled"

    similar: astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic, gargantuan, giant, gigantesque, gigantic, grand, herculean, heroic, Himalayan, huge, humongous, immense, jumbo, king-size, leviathan, mammoth, massive, mega, mighty, monster, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, oceanic, pharaonic, planetary, prodigious, super, super-duper, supersize, supersized, titanic, tremendous, vasty, walloping, whacking, whopping
    related: big, bulky, considerable, extensive, good, goodly, great, gross, handsome, hefty, hulking, largish, major, outsize, overgrown, oversize, sizable, substantial, tidy, voluminous, august, formidable, grandiose, imposing, lofty, majestic, cavernous, monolithic, overwhelming, staggering, stupendous, towering, boundless, immeasurable, infinite
    opposite: bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro, microminiature, microscopic, midget, miniature, minuscule, minute, pocket, pygmy, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee
    near: little, mini, petite, pint-size, puny, small, smallish, undersized, dinky, dwarfish, half-pint

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Vast

The most common words with a similar meaning to Vast:

astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic, gargantuan, giant, gigantesque, gigantic, grand, herculean, heroic, Himalayan, huge, humongous, immense, jumbo, king-size, leviathan, mammoth, massive, mega, mighty, monster, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, oceanic, pharaonic, planetary, prodigious, super, super-duper, supersize, supersized, titanic

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Vast

Words with the opposite meaning of Vast:

bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro, microminiature, microscopic, midget, miniature, minuscule, minute, pocket, pygmy, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee

Related Words for Vast

big, bulky, considerable, extensive, good, goodly, great, gross, handsome, hefty, hulking, largish, major, outsize, overgrown, oversize, sizable, substantial, tidy, voluminous, august, formidable, grandiose, imposing, lofty, majestic, cavernous, monolithic, overwhelming, staggering

Near Antonyms of Vast

little, mini, petite, pint-size, puny, small, smallish, undersized, dinky, dwarfish, half-pint

Word Forms of Vast

Derived words: vastness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Vast

borrowed from Latin vāstus or vastus "devoid of habitation, desolate, dreary," also, "of great size, immense," probably in part continuing Indo-European *h1u̯eh2-sto- (whence Old High German wuosti "empty, deserted," Old English wēste, Old Irish fás), in part conflated with another base *wast- of uncertain origin

First known use: 1585

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Vast

Frequently Asked Questions about Vast

What does "Vast" mean?

"Vast" means very great in size, amount, degree, intensity, or especially in extent or range. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: very great in size, amount, degree, intensity, or especially in extent or range.

What is another word for "Vast"?

Other words for "Vast" include astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine and enormous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Vast" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Vast"?

There are 80 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Vast". Common alternatives include astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic and gargantuan.

What is the opposite of "Vast"?

Antonyms of "Vast" include bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro and microminiature. Near antonyms include little, mini, petite and pint-size.

How do you use "Vast" in a sentence?

Examples of "Vast" in a sentence: "a vast expanse of land just waiting to be settled".

Is "Vast" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Vast" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Vast" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Vast" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Vast"?

"Vast" is pronounced /ˈvast/.