: very great in size, amount, degree, intensity, or especially in extent or range
vast knowledge
a vast expanse
: a boundless space
the vast of heaven—
John Milton
John MiltonExamples of vast in a Sentence
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She has a vast amount of knowledge on this subject.
The policy is supported by the vast majority of citizens.
a vast expanse of land
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Iran also continues to be a major player in the Ukraine war, backing Russia with vast arms transfers, including drones and missiles.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
None of the country’s three top circuits have issued any warnings, and one top exhibitor says the vast majority of its showings have been without a major incident.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
Mars is also thought to have gone through periods of vast glaciation, carving valleys on its surface, when the atmosphere temporarily disappeared.
—Jonathan O’Callaghan, JSTOR Daily, 10 Apr. 2025
The vast majority of Slate employees join Apex, as do the 500-plus partner clients.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Vast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vast. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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