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   Big

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   adjective

   • 1. of considerable size, extent, or intensity: "big hazel eyes" Similar largesizeableof considerable sizesubstantialconsiderablegreathugeimmenseenormousextensivecolossalmassivemammothvastprodigioustremendousgiganticgiantmonumentalmightystupendousgargantuanelephantinetitanicepicmountainousmegalithicmonstrousBrobdingnagiantoweringtallhighloftyoutsizeoversizedovergrowncumbersomeunwieldyinordinateunlimitedgoodlycapaciousvoluminouscommodiousspaciousgood-size(d)fair-size(d)king-size(d)man-sizefamily-size(d)economy-size(d)informal:jumbowhoppingwhopping greatthumpingthumping greatbumpermegahumongousmonsterastronomicalcosmicalmightydirty greatsocking greattidywhackingwhacking greatginormousliterary:massywell builtsturdily builtheavily builtsturdybrawnyburlybroad-shoulderedmuscularmusclywell muscledrobustruggedlustyHerculeanbulkystrappingthicksetstockysolidheftymeatytallhugegiganticfatstoutportlyplumpheavyoverweightoversizefleshypaunchycorpulentobesegargantuanelephantineinformal:hunkyhulkingbeefyhuskybuffdated:stalwartliterary:thewystarkOpposite smalllittlesmallslightshort
   • ▪ of a large or the largest size: "my big toe"
   • ▪ grown up: "I'm a big girl now" Similar grown-upadultmaturegrownfull grownelderolder
   • ▪ elder: "my big sister"
   • ▪ on an ambitiously large scale: informal "a small company with big plans" Similar ambitiousfar-reachingon a grand scalegrandioseunrealisticoverambitiousOpposite modest
   • ▪ doing a specified action very often or on a very large scale: informal "a big eater"
   • ▪ showing great enthusiasm: informal "a big tennis fan"
   • ▪ advanced in pregnancy: archaic "my wife was big with child"
   • 2. of considerable importance or seriousness: "it's a big decision" Similar importantsignificantmajorof great importof significancemomentousof momentweightyconsequentialof consequencefar-reachingkeyvitalcriticalcruciallife-and-deathhigh-priorityseriousgravesolemnno jokeno laughing matterOpposite minorunimportanttrivial
   • ▪ popular or exciting interest among the public: informal "Latino bands that are big in Los Angeles" Similar popularsuccessfulcommercially successfulin demandsought-afterall the rageinformal:hotincooltrendynowhipinformal, dated:all the go
   • ▪ holding an important position or playing an influential role: informal "as a senior in college, he was a big man on campus" Similar powerfulimportantprominentinfluentialhigh-poweredleadingpreeminentof high standingoutstandingwell knowneminentdistinguishedprincipalforemostnoteworthynotablenotedmajor-leagueOpposite unimportantobscure
   • 3. generous: informal, ironic "“I'm inclined to take pity on you.” “That's big of you!”" Similar generouskindkindlykindheartedcaringcompassionatelovingbenevolentmagnanimousunselfishaltruisticselflessphilanthropic

   verb

   • 1. praise or recommend something highly: informal British "the record's been on the streets a while now, but it's still worth bigging up"

   noun

   • 1. the major league in a professional sport: informal North American "the day he made it to the bigs, he forgot every minor league ballpark he ever played in"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘strong, mighty’): of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. biggish adjective
   • 2. bigness noun

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   What is a synonym for Big?

   • 1. a. Of considerable size, number, quantity, magnitude, or extent; large. See Synonyms at large. b. Having great strength or force: a big wind; in a big rage. c. Of great significance; momentous: a big decision; a big victory. 2. a. Mature or grown-up: big enough to take the bus by herself. b. Older or eldest.

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   What is a big adjective?

   • Definition of big adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary large in size, degree, amount, etc. This shirt isn't big enough. It's the world's biggest computer company. (informal) He had this great big grin on his face. The lobster's claws are bigger than human hands. The festival is getting bigger every year. Her smile grew bigger.

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   What is the difference between Big Big and Great?

   • Big, large, and great can all be used to describe objects. Big is the word you usually use in conversation. Large is more formal. Great is used in stories to show that something is very impressive because of its size. 'Where is Mark?' – 'Over there, by that big tree.'

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   large, as in size, height, width, or amount: a big house; a big quantity. Synonyms: extensive, voluminous, capacious, massive, bulky, immense, huge. Antonyms: little. of major concern, importance, gravity, or the like: a big problem. outstanding for a specified quality: a big liar; a big success.

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