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[ US /ˈbɪɡ/ ]
[ US /ˈbɪɡ/ ]
ADJECTIVE
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significant
graduation was a big day in his life -
marked by intense physical force
a big wind -
generous and understanding and tolerant
a large and generous spirit
a heart big enough to hold no grudges
a large heart
that's very big of you to be so forgiving
magnanimous toward his enemies -
given or giving freely
was a big tipper
a freehanded host
a munificent gift
the bounteous goodness of God
Saturday's child is loving and giving
a handsome allowance
her fond and openhanded grandfather
bountiful compliments
a munificent gift
a liberal backer of the arts -
loud and firm
a big voice
big bold piano sounds -
very intense
in a big rage
a bad storm
a bad headache
had a big (or bad) shock
a bad earthquake -
exhibiting self-importance
big talk -
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
big businesses
a big group of scientists
a large family
a large city
a big expenditure
a big (or large) barn
set out for the big city
large areas of the world
a large number of newspapers
a large sum -
conspicuous in position or importance
he's very large in financial circles
a big figure in the movement
big man on campus
a prominent citizen -
feeling self-importance
too big for his britches
he was swelled with pride
had a swelled head -
in an advanced stage of pregnancy
was big with child
was great with child -
(of animals) fully developed
a grown woman
an adult animal -
prodigious
big eater
big spender
heavy investor
ADVERB
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in a boastful manner
he talked big all evening -
in a major way
the play failed big at the box office -
on a grand scale
think big -
extremely well
his performance went over big
How To Use big In A Sentence
- 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? Transcript: Richard Bove
- Sefelt has pulled back halfway normal, swelling up and down with big wet, rattling breaths.
- Methone is a bit bigger than Anthe, at 3km (1.8 miles) in diameter, it too was discovered by the Cassini imaging team in 2004. Tom's Astronomy Blog
- I think a lot of players from bigger clubs have spent time on loan at smaller clubs and it has really helped.
- She has one annoying but lovable big brother that looks out for her, and a little sister that adores and idolizes her.
- (Variety's Dennis Harvey called Mr. Friedman's onscreen persona "nebbishy"; The Boston Globe's Wesley Morris was a little nicer, saying, "The movie is the product of his big, shiny love of forgotten soul legends whom superstardom ... has eluded.") Did Pirated 'Wolverine' Review Get Fox 411's Roger Friedman Fired? [Update]
- That which is soft and effeminate, which is calculated to excite the passions, by multitudes of ambiguous expressions, (not the less dangerous for being so cloaked) should be considered by Christians as an abuse the more deplorable, as it has even been censured and condemned by the pagans. The Life and Legends of Saint Francis of Assisi
- If head-to-toe leopard seems a bit too Big Cat Diary to appeal, then a waterproof rucksack or bumbag in the same print are an easy way to add a distinctive touch to a more classic outfit. The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed
- I ` d like to see it minus bodywork to see if it ` s got smaller wheels than the big old hoops normal for the period, cos i reckon even tho the bodywork is quite wide, full lock would find large dia. wheels causing a few problems. 1930 Art Deco Henderson