Simple meaning
What does Big mean?
Big means large or important.
Dictionary definition
Large in size, amount, or importance.
Example sentences
Big in a sentence
easy
The big dog wagged its tail.
medium
We had a big job to finish before lunch.
hard
A big idea can help people see a problem in a new way.
Synonyms
Words like Big
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Big word family
Base word
big
adjective
bigger
More big.
adjective
biggest
Most big.
noun
bigness
The quality of being big.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
Which word is closest in meaning to big?
Big and large both describe something with a lot of size.
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