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big Definition and Meaning in English (big definition)

adjective
Synonyms:largehugeenormous
Quick Answer • Definition

Big definition: Of considerable size, extent, or intensity, exceeding the average or normal.

Definitions of Big

  1. 1adjective

    Of considerable size, extent, or intensity, exceeding the average or normal.

  2. 2adjective

    Of great importance, significance, or seriousness.

  3. 3adjective

    Used to refer to an older sibling in a family.

Example Sentences

casual

“The big dog barked loudly at the stranger.”

casual

“It was a big decision for him to move to another country.”

casual

“My big brother taught me how to ride a bicycle.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounbigness
adverbbigly
comparativebigger
superlativebiggest

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

big dealidiom

Something considered important or impressive (often used ironically).

big pictureexpression

The situation as a whole, rather than individual details.

big shotidiom

An important or influential person.

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Big definition: Of considerable size, extent, or intensity, exceeding the average or normal.
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'Big' translates to 'big' in English. Big definition: Of considerable size, extent, or intensity, exceeding the average or normal.
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