big vs small vs little
big
Definitions
adjective
- significant
- marked by intense physical force
- generous and understanding and tolerant
- given or giving freely
- loud and firm
adverb
- in a boastful manner
- in a major way
- on a grand scale
- extremely well
Examples
There's a big difference between an amateur video and a slick Hollywood production.
Forbes: In terms of scale, the size of a bank for lending, is there a point where being bigger does not make you more efficient in lending?
I didn't know my success was going to be so big and that I would become 'the subtractor', always subtracting six years.
small
Definitions
adjective
- relatively moderate, limited, or small
- (of children and animals) young, immature
- have fine or very small constituent particles
- not large but sufficient in size or amount
- low or inferior in station or quality
noun
- the slender part of the back
- a garment size for a small person
adverb
- on a small scale
Examples
Country pursuits on offer include sheep-racing, woodcarving with chainsaws, small-bore rifle-shooting, wool-spinning, bee demonstrations, candle-making and ferret-racing.
His eyes were fixed on a small house in the middle distance.
Someone who really wanted to stop unsanctioned immigration would begin here, by busting the small contractors who employ these workers on a contingent basis.