big

adjective
UK: /bɪɡ/
US: /bɪɡ/

  1. Large in size, amount, or degree.

    1. That is a big dog. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company made a big profit this year despite the economic challenges. [ ] [ ]

  2. Important or serious.

    1. It was a big day for her. [ ] [ ]
    2. Missing the deadline is a big problem that needs to be addressed immediately. [ ] [ ]

  3. Relating to an older sibling or family member.

    1. He is a big brother. [ ] [ ]
    2. My big sister always gives me good advice about navigating life's challenges. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

great large important significant huge
big verb

  1. To become popular or successful.

    1. She wants to be big. [ ] [ ]
    2. The band hopes to get big after their performance at the music festival. [ ] [ ]

  2. To talk something up, or overstate something.

    1. He tried to big up his achievements. [ ] [ ]
    2. The salesman bigged up the car's features to make the deal more appealing. [ ] [ ]
big adverb

  1. To support or promote someone or something.

    1. I am a big fan of the band [ ] [ ]
    2. She is a big advocate for environmental protection and sustainable living. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "big" in English means: Large in size, amount, or degree., Important or serious., Relating to an older sibling or family member..

The phonetic transcription of "big" is /bɪɡ/ in British English and /bɪɡ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "big": great, large, important, significant, huge.

Example usage of "big": "That is a big dog.". More examples on the page.