1big adjective ˈbig big·ger big·gest Definition of BIG 1 a obsolete : of great strength b : of great force 2 a : large or great in dimensions, bulk, or extent ; also : large or great in quantity, number, or amount b : operating on a large scale c : capital 1 3 a : pregnant; especially : nearly ready to give birth b : full to bursting : swelling c of the voice : full and resonant 4 a : chief, preeminent b : outstandingly worthy or able c : of great importance or significance d : imposing, pretentious; also : marked by or given to boasting e : magnanimous, generous 5 : popular 6 : full-bodied and flavorful —used of wine — big·ly adverb — big·ness noun — big on : strongly favoring or liking; also : noted for See big defined for English-language learners » See big defined for kids » Examples of BIG a big glass of soda She moved to a bigger city. the biggest city in the state He led a big group through the museum. She works for a big company. He organized a big advertising campaign. We had a big fund-raiser for the school. Middle English, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect bugge important man First Known Use: 14th century Related to BIG Synonyms important, consequential, earthshaking, earth-shattering, eventful, historic, major, material, meaningful, momentous, monumental, much, significant, substantial, tectonic, weighty Antonyms inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, little, minor, negligible, slight, small, trifling, trivial, unimportant Related Words decisive, fatal, fateful, strategic; earnest, grave, heavy, serious, sincere; distinctive, exceptional, impressive, outstanding, prominent, remarkable; valuable, worthwhile, worthy; distinguished, eminent, great, illustrious, noble, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, preeminent, prestigious; famous, notorious, renowned; all-important, central, critical, crucial, essential, key, pivotal, seminal, vital Near Antonyms paltry, petty, worthless; anonymous, nameless, obscure, uncelebrated, unknown more Rhymes with BIG brig, cig, dig, fig, gig, grig, jig, pig, prig, rig, sprig, swig, trig, twig, vig, Whig, wig, zig
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