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- Dictionarybig/bɪɡ/
adjective
- 1. of considerable size or extent: "her big hazel eyes" Similar Opposite
- 2. of considerable importance or seriousness: "it's a big decision" Similar Opposite
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"
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BIG meaning: 1. large in size or amount: 2. older or more like an adult: 3. used to add emphasis: . Learn more.
BIG definition: 1. large in size or amount: 2. older or more like an adult: 3. used to add emphasis: . Learn more.
Big definition: large, as in size, height, width, or amount. See examples of BIG used in a sentence.
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. ... 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 6b. Adverb. 1568, in the meaning defined at sense 2. Noun. 1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1. Time Traveler.
It's a big decision to have to make. You are making a big mistake. Unemployment is a big problem in the region. This legislation will make a big difference. The big question is: why did they do it? Housing is a big issue in London. a potentially big drawback; She took the stage for her big moment. It doesn't get bigger than the World Cup Final!
3. important through having power, influence, wealth, authority, etc: the big four banks.
18 meanings: 1. of great or considerable size, height, weight, number, power, or capacity 2. having great significance;.... Click for more definitions.
Something big is just plain large or important. A big class has a lot of kids. A big room is larger than average. A big newspaper story is one that makes the front page.
BIG definition: 1. large in size or amount: 2. important or serious: 3. your older brother/sister. Learn more.
18 senses: 1. of great or considerable size, height, weight, number, power, or capacity 2. having great significance; important.... Click for more definitions.
