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/bɪɡ/
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"Big" is an adjective used to describe something that is large in size, amount, or degree. It can refer to physical size, such as a big house or a big tree, or it can describe something that is extensive or significant, like a big project or a big decision.

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"big" as noun

1 - Someone or something that is large in stature

2 - An important or powerful person; a celebrity; a big name.

3 - (as plural) The big leagues, big time.

"big" as verb

1 - To praise, recommend, or promote.

"big" as adjective

1 - Of great size, large.

2 - (of an industry or other field, often capitalized) Thought to have undue influence.

3 - Popular.

"big" as adverb

1 - In a loud manner.

2 - In a boasting manner.

3 - In a large amount or to a large extent.

"big" as verb

1 - To inhabit; occupy

2 - To locate oneself

3 - To build; erect; fashion

"big" as noun

1 - One or more kinds of barley, especially six-rowed barley.

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Synonyms
1 - large
2 - huge
3 - massive
4 - enormous
5 - giant
6 - bulky
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Antonyms
1 - small
2 - tiny
3 - miniature
4 - little
5 - short
6 - narrow
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Examples in Context

1 - The team turned out in matching jerseys for the big game.

1 - El equipo se presentó con camisetas a juego para el gran partido.

2 - The eleven celebrated their win with a big pizza party afterward.

2 - El equipo celebró su victoria con una gran fiesta de pizza después.

3 - He always dreams big , aiming for the stars in his career.

3 - Siempre sueña en grande , apuntando a las estrellas en su carrera.

4 - She finished the big bag of chips in one hit while studying.

4 - Se terminó la bolsa grande de patatas de una vez mientras estudiaba.

5 - The small company treated its employees like one big happy family.

5 - La pequeña empresa trataba a sus empleados como una gran familia feliz.

6 - He started practicing piano with a vengeance before the big audition.

6 - Empezó a practicar el piano con ganas antes de la gran audición.

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