English · Adjectives

big

/bɪɡ/

[/bɪɡ/]

large in size

Beginneradjective

Definition

Of more than average or expected size, extent, or importance.

Example

They live in a big house with a large garden on the edge of the busy town.

They live in a big house with a large garden on the edge of the busy town.

Etymology

Middle English, of uncertain origin, possibly from a Scandinavian source.

How & Where It’s Used

Very common informal adjective for size and importance.

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