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   Big

   /biɡ/

   

   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 does big mean?

   • 大的, （尺寸或數量）大的，巨大的, 年齡較大的… 大的, （尺寸或数量）大的，巨大的, 年龄较大的… grande, mayor, tremendo… grande, grande [masculine-feminine]… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! BIG definition: 1. large in size or amount: 2. important or serious: 3. your older brother/sister.

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   What is the difference between Big and Big?

   • Getting a car has made a big difference to my life. large a slightly more formal word than big, used to describe objects and amounts a large bowl Large areas of the forest have been destroyed. The museum attracts a large number of visitors. major [ only before noun] big and important Pollution is a major problem.

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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 does a big person mean?

   • A big person or thing is large in physical size. Australia's a big country. Her husband was a big man. The car was too big to fit into our garage. Something that is big consists of many people or things. The crowd included a big contingent from Ipswich. ...the big backlog of applications.

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   big meaning, definition, what is big: of more than average size or amount: Learn more.

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   5 days ago · 1. adjective. A big person or thing is large in physical size. Australia's a big country. Her husband was a big man. The car was too big to fit into our garage. Synonyms: large, great, huge, giant More Synonyms of big. 2. adjective. Something that is big consists of many people or things. The crowd included a big contingent from Ipswich.

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   adj. large in size, height, width, or amount: a big house. of major concern or importance; outstanding; influential:[ before a noun] a big problem. grown-up; mature: You are big enough to know better. [ before a noun] elder: my big sister. Government large-scale and powerful:[ before a noun] big government. [ be + ~] known or used widely;

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