B1adjectivenature
US/væst/
UK/vɑːst/
extremely large in size, amount or area
In context
From the plane, we could see vast rice fields stretching in every direction.
The company spent a vast amount of money on advertising, but sales stayed low.
The vast majority of students passed the exam this year.
Words that go with vast
adjective + noun
- vast majorityThe vast majority of people here travel by motorbike.
- vast amountThe internet gives us access to a vast amount of information.
- vast areaThe national park covers a vast area in the centre of the country.
- vast sumsBig football clubs pay vast sums for young players.
- vast rangeThe market sells a vast range of fresh fruit and vegetables.
- vast expanseWe sailed across a vast expanse of calm blue water.