big

Pronunciation

• enPR: bĭg, IPA ^(key): /bɪɡ/

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Adjective

Positive big

Comparative bigger

Superlative biggest

A truck with big tires

1. If something is big, it is large in size; tall, wide, long, or fat.
   • Synonyms: good, great, high and large
   • Antonyms: little and small

   He's bigger than me.

   I would like a big glass of milk.

   The tree was so big that you could see it over the top of the house.

2. If something is big, it is important.
   • Synonym: important

   That's a big problem!

3. Someone's big brother or a big sister is one who is older than the person.

   I have a big brother who's stronger than you!