🇬🇧🇨🇳 vast - 广阔的 : English Lesson

Meaning of "vast" ("广阔的"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

"Vast" means something is extremely big, so big that it feels like it goes on and on and you almost can’t see the end of it, like a huge ocean, a giant desert, or a night sky full of stars.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The cave was so vast that our echo had to stop for a snack before coming back to us.

The library was so vast I got lost in the adventure section and almost had to camp there overnight.

The teacher gave us a vast amount of homework, and my free time vanished like a magician’s rabbit.

Our dog has a vast collection of sticks, and he remembers where he buried exactly none of them.

The universe is so vast that if you tried to drive across it at car speed, you’d need more snacks than have ever existed in all of human history.

A child stood on a small hill and saw a vast sea. The vast blue water had no end. The vast wind made the child's hair fly. A vast sky met the vast sea. The child smiled, felt small and happy, took a deep breath, and ran home to tell the family.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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