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Big Definition, Examples & Common Usage (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：of great size (big)

big 🔊

/bɪɡ/

adj.

Having a large physical size; taking up a lot of space.

Big birthday cake illustration showing large size and scale

of great size 🔊

➕

/əv ɡreɪt saɪz/

adj.

Referring to something that occupies a large amount of space or has considerable dimensions.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Originated from Old English 'bīg' meaning 'strong, of great size'.

💡 Mnemonic

B I G: Be Incredibly Gigantic! Imagine a giant elephant.

📖 Example

We need a big table for our family dinners because there are ten of us. 🔊 We need a large table for our family dinners because there are ten of us.

🔗 Collocations

big house – a large residence

big city – a metropolis

big problem – a major issue

🔄 Synonyms

large (adj.) – Having a great size or extent.

huge (adj.) – Extremely large in size or amount.

enormous (adj.) – Very large in size, quantity, or extent.

🚫 Antonyms

small (adj.) – Of a size that is less than normal or usual.

tiny (adj.) – Very small in size or amount.

little (adj.) – Small in size, amount, or degree.

🌱 Derivatives

bigness (n.) – The quality or state of being large.

bigger (adj.) – Comparative form of big: larger in size.

biggest (adj.) – Superlative form of big: largest in size.

📖 Cultural Story

First recorded in 13th-century English, meaning 'powerful, strong'. Common in modern phrases like 'big data' and 'the big picture', reflecting significance.

Meaning 2：important (big)

big 🔊

/bɪɡ/

adj.

Important, significant, or having great influence.

important 🔊

➕

/ɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

adj.

Describing something that has great impact, significance, or influence.

📁 Category：Business & Economy 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Tomorrow’s product launch is a big event for our technology company. 🔊 Tomorrow’s product launch is an important event for our technology company.

🔗 Collocations

big decision – a crucial choice with major consequences

big opportunity – a significant chance for advancement

big change – a major transformation or shift

🔄 Synonyms

significant (adj.) – Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention.

major (adj.) – Important, serious, or significant in nature.

important (adj.) – Of great significance or value.

🚫 Antonyms

insignificant (adj.) – Too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.

minor (adj.) – Lesser in importance, seriousness, or significance.

trivial (adj.) – Of little value or importance.

🌱 Derivatives

bigness (n.) – The quality of being significant or influential.

bigger (adj.) – More important or significant in a relative sense.

biggest (adj.) – Most important or significant.