big

Adjective · English

Meaning 1

large in size, degree, or amount

(large in size, degree, or amount)

Example

The museum is very big.

Meaning 2

important or significant

(important or significant)

Example

This is a big day for our company.

Meaning 3

older or more mature

(older or more mature)

Example

You are a big boy now, you can tie your own shoes.

Synonyms

large, huge, great, sizeable, important

Grammar

comparative
bigger
superlative
biggest

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