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Meaning of big in English. big. adjective. us / bɪɡ / uk / bɪɡ / bigger | biggest. big adjective (LARGE) Add to word list. A1. 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.
adjective. uk / bɪɡ / us / bɪɡ / bigger | biggest. big adjective (LARGE) Add to word list. A1. 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 pay rise. great big I had a great big slice of chocolate cake for dessert.
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.
large, as in size, height, width, or amount: a big house; a big quantity. Synonyms: extensive, voluminous, capacious, massive, bulky, immense, huge. Antonyms: little. of major concern, importance, gravity, or the like: a big problem. outstanding for a specified quality: a big liar; a big success.
Definition of big adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
If you describe something such as a problem, increase, or change as a big one, you mean it is great in degree, extent, or importance. The problem was just too big for her to tackle on her own. There could soon be a big increase in unemployment.
