A1adjective 1K

Big

🇬🇧 UK /["/bɪɡ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/bɪɡ/"]/

Meaning of Big

large in size, degree, amount, etc.

In simple words: large in size or amount

Big in a sentence

• The elephant is a big animal that lives in the jungle.
• He bought a big house with a large garden.
• She has big dreams of becoming a famous musician.
• The cake was big enough to feed everyone at the party.
• That is a big problem we need to solve quickly.

How to use Big

Used to describe physical size or importance. Avoid using in formal writing to describe abstract concepts; opt for 'significant' or 'substantial'.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of a big bear, larger than all the other animals.

Related words

Collocations with Big

• be
• look
• seem
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• big fat
• great big
• be
• look
• seem
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• big fat
• great big

Synonyms for Big

• large
• huge
• enormous
• gigantic
• massive

Opposites of Big

• small
• tiny
• petite

Common mistakes with Big

• Confused with 'large' - remember, 'big' is more informal.
• Using 'biggest' incorrectly - ensure the comparison is appropriate.
• Omitting the noun after 'big' - always specify what is big.

Frequently asked questions about Big

What does Big mean?

large in size or amount

What is the definition of Big?

large in size, degree, amount, etc.

How do you use Big in a sentence?

The elephant is a big animal that lives in the jungle.

Can you give another example of Big?

He bought a big house with a large garden.

What are synonyms for Big?

Common alternatives include large, huge, enormous, gigantic, massive.

What is the opposite of Big?

Opposite meanings include small, tiny, petite.

What words go with Big?

It commonly pairs with be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very, big fat, great big, be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very, big fat, great big.

What are common mistakes when using Big?

Confused with 'large' - remember, 'big' is more informal. Using 'biggest' incorrectly - ensure the comparison is appropriate. Omitting the noun after 'big' - always specify what is big.

How do you pronounce Big?

US: /["/bɪɡ/"]/, UK: /["/bɪɡ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Big?

Used to describe physical size or importance. Avoid using in formal writing to describe abstract concepts; opt for 'significant' or 'substantial'.

What CEFR level is Big?

"Big" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.