huge
UK: hjuːdʒ | US: hjuːdʒ
adj. extremely large in size, amount, or degree
adj. (informal) very important or significant
The word "huge" traces back to Old French ahuge or hoge, meaning "high, lofty, or vast." It likely entered Middle English in the 12th century, influenced by the Frankish hug (related to "high"). Over time, the initial "a-" prefix was dropped, and the spelling simplified to "huge." The morpheme hug retains its core idea of vastness, while the silent e is a common English orthographic marker. The word’s evolution reflects a shift from physical height to generalized immensity.
The elephant was so huge that it dwarfed the other animals.
They faced a huge challenge in rebuilding the city after the disaster.
A huge crowd gathered to watch the concert.
She made a huge mistake by ignoring the warnings.
The project required a huge amount of time and resources.