Search results
- Dictionarybig/bɪɡ/
adjective
- 1. of considerable size or extent: "her big hazel eyes" Similar Opposite
- 2. of considerable importance or seriousness: "it's a big decision" Similar Opposite
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"
Powered by Oxford Dictionaries
What is a basic definition of big? Big describes something that is large in height, weight, size, or amount. Big can also describe something that is significant or, informally, something that is popular.
The meaning of BIG is large or great in dimensions, bulk, or extent; also : large or great in quantity, number, or amount. How to use big in a sentence.
BIG definition: 1. large in size or amount: 2. older or more like an adult: 3. used to add emphasis: . Learn more.
big sister Her big (= older) sister drove her to school. big enough I'm ashamed of you. You're big enough to know better (= at an age where you should know that your behavior is not acceptable ) .
Synonyms for BIG: major, important, significant, historic, substantial, monumental, much, meaningful; Antonyms of BIG: small, little, minor, insignificant, trivial, unimportant, slight, negligible
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. They were earning big money. The news came as a big blow.
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. Used especially of a sibling: My big brother is leaving for college next week. 3. a. Filled up; brimming over: felt big with love. b.
Something big is just plain large or important. A big class has a lot of kids. A big room is larger than average. A big newspaper story is one that makes the front page.
BIG definition: 1. large in size or amount: 2. important or serious: 3. your older brother/sister. Learn more.
Of considerable size, number, quantity, magnitude, or extent; large. Of great size, extent, or capacity; large. Having great strength or force. A big wind; in a big rage. Great in amount or quantity. Of great significance; momentous. A big decision; a big victory. In a pretentious or boastful way. Talked big about the new job.
