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   big

   /bɪɡ/

   adjective

   • 1. of considerable size or extent: "her 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
   • ▪ larger than other items of the same kind: "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"
   • 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
   • ▪ very popular or successful: informal "African bands which are big in Britain" 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-poweredleadingpre-eminentof high standingoutstandingwell knowneminentdistinguishedprincipalforemostnoteworthynotablenotedmajor-leagueOpposite unimportantobscure
   • 3. generous: informal, ironic "‘I'm inclined to take pity on you.’ ‘That's big of you!’" Similar generouskindkindlykind-heartedcaringcompassionatelovingbenevolentmagnanimousunselfishaltruisticselflessphilanthropic

   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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › bigBig Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBIG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BIG definition: 1. large in size or amount: 2. older or more like an adult: 3. used to add emphasis: . Learn more.

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   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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBIG | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   large in size or amount: He's a big man. Could I try these shoes in a bigger size? They have a big house in the country. She has blonde hair and big blue eyes. She had a big raise. great big I had a great big slice of chocolate cake for dessert. biggest ever A thousand people took part in the region's biggest ever bike race.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › bigBig - definition of big by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › bigBIG Synonyms: 457 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Synonyms for BIG: major, important, significant, historic, substantial, monumental, much, meaningful; Antonyms of BIG: small, little, minor, insignificant, trivial, unimportant, slight, negligible.

8. www.guru99.com › what-is-big-dataWhat is Big Data? Introduction, Types, Characteristics, Examples...

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   Jun 13, 2024 · Bigdata is a term used to describe a collection of data that is huge in size and yet growing exponentially with time. In this Big Data tutorial, you will learn Big Data Definition, Introduction to Big Data, Types, Characteristics, and Examples of Big Data for better understanding.

9. www.thesaurus.com › browse › big225 Synonyms & Antonyms for BIG | Thesaurus.com

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   View definitions for big. big. adjective as in large, great. Compare Synonyms. Synonyms. Antonyms. Strongest matches. colossal. considerable. enormous. fat. full. gigantic. hefty. huge. immense. massive. sizable. substantial. tremendous. vast. Weak matches. a whale of a. ample. awash. brimming. bulky. burly. capacious. chock-full. commodious.

10. www.definitions.net › definition › bigWhat does big mean? - Definitions for big

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    having greatness, fullness, importance, inflation, distention, etc., whether in a good or a bad sense; as, a big heart; a big voice; big looks; to look big. As applied to looks, it indicates haughtiness or pride

11. www.investopedia.com › terms › bWhat Is Big Data? Definition, How It Works, and Uses - ...

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    Feb 13, 2024 · Big data refers to the large, diverse sets of information that grow at ever-increasing rates. It encompasses the volume of information, the velocity or speed at which it is...