Definition Synonyms
Definition of big - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
sizeof great size or extent
- The big elephant walked through the jungle.
2.
importanceimportant or significant in impact
- Winning the award was a big moment for her.
3.
- She became a big star in Hollywood..
4.
- He is now a big boy and goes to school.
5.
- That was a big mistake to make.
6.
scaleoperating on a large scale
- The company is a big player in the market.
7.
generosityRare generous or magnanimousRare
- He was big enough to forgive her mistake.
8.
- The cat is big with kittens.
9.
- He is known for his big muscles.
Adverb
1.
sizein a large or significant manner
- He won big at the casino last night..
2.
extensivelyin a large amount or to a large extent
- They invested big in the new project.
3.
- She talked big about her achievements.
Expressions with big
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older male sibling in a family
My big brother taught me how to ride a bike.
large surface for projecting films in cinemas
The movie was amazing on the big screen.
something very important or significant
Winning the award was a big deal for her..
most notable or influential member of a group, person or thing
In our school, she was the big fish in the debate club.
extremely large in size or amount
The new sofa is big as a house and takes up the whole room.
kind and generous nature
She has a big heart and always helps others.
something very important or significant
Winning the championship was the big one for the team.
button that triggers an important action
He pressed the big red button to start the machine.
large spoon used for serving
He used a big spoon to serve the soup.
large, heavy stick used as a weapon
He carried a big stick for protection during his night walks.
large amusement ride with rotating carriages
We rode the big wheel at the fair.
show great kindness or generosity to others
She always helps others because she has a big heart.
possess ears that are larger than usual
Some rabbits have big ears.
create a strong impact on someone's mind
Her speech made a big impression on the audience.
treat something as very important or serious, often more than necessary
Try not to make a big thing out of his small mistake.
in a movie theater
We watched the new superhero movie on the big screen.
act with confidence or boldness
She decided to act big during the presentation.
to have a strong interest in something
She is big on reading mystery novels.
gaining importance or influence in a situation or group
She is becoming a big deal in the music industry.
adult acting like a child with tantrums
Stop being such a big baby and face the problem.
refers to the idea that men must hide their feelings
The phrase 'big boys don't cry' is common in old movies.
person with exceptional intelligence or knowledge
She is the big brain behind the project.
major opportunity leading to career success
She got her big break in a Broadway show.
large amount of money or the power it brings
He made big bucks and gained influence in the company.
Origin of big
Middle English, bigge (large)
Terms with big included in their meaning
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acr: small
not big in size or amount
writing
big letter used at the start of sentences
big letters
uppercase, used for emphasis
muscular build
person with a muscular and big-boned physique
field biology
large herbaceous species with big leaves, yields bananas
material quality
rough, made of big grains or pieces
very big size
extremely large or oversized
very big
significantly larger than usual
overreacting
making a big deal out of small matters
physical trait
having a disproportionately big head
objects
excessively large or too big
size
somewhat big in size or extent
acr: sport utility vehicle
big car for families and off-road driving
acr: World War I
big fight between many countries
figurative
progressing gradually through small stages instead of one big change
publishing
book or document edition produced with very big letters for readers
typography
printed letters made with unusually big type size for easier reading
appearance
using unusually big letters to make text easier to read
big shift
sudden or significant change
no big deal
unexceptional or unimportant
pretentious talk
full of big talk but lacking real power or action
reception space
big room used for formal dinners and group celebrations
naval warfare
large warship with heavy armor and big guns
issue
very important question with big impact or consequence
Examples of big in a sentence
He lives in a big house on the hill. The merger was a big deal in the industry. Her speech made a big difference in the campaign. The band had a big hit last summer. Her book was a big success. She's a big girl now and makes her own decisions.
Being big means taking on more responsibilities. She made a big effort to help. It was a big surprise to everyone. They launched a big campaign to promote the product. The big operation required extensive resources. She was big enough to donate anonymously. His big gesture surprised everyone at the event. The dog is big with puppies. She noticed the rabbit was big with young. His big hands were a family trait. She admired his big feet. The movie was a hit big time. She invested big in the new project. She won big at the casino last night. The company is thinking big for future expansions. He bragged big about his new car. They spoke big of their team's success.
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- French:grand, énormément, ...
- German:groß, stark, ...
- Italian:grande, in grande, ...
- Spanish:grande, a lo grande, ...
- Portuguese:grande, muito, ...
- Chinese:巨大的, 显著地, ...
- Japanese:大きな, 大きく, ...
- Arabic:كَبِير, بِشَكْلٍ كَبِير, ...
- Hebrew:גָּדוֹל, בְּגָדוֹל, ...
- Russian:большой, значительно, ...
- Ukrainian:великий, значно, ...
- Hindi:बड़ा, बड़े पैमाने पर, ...
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