Definitions for 'big':
Below, we have different definitions or meanings of the word big. These different definitions are grouped based on the different parts of speech. You will also find examples for every definition if available
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /bɪɡ/
US: /bɪɡ/
Definition 1
Someone or something that is large in stature
Definition 2
An important or powerful person; a celebrity; a big name.
Definition 3
(as plural) The big leagues, big time.
Definition 4
(BDSM) The participant in ageplay who acts out the older role.
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /bɪɡ/
US: /bɪɡ/
Definition 1
To praise, recommend, or promote.
Adjective: Adjectives modify nouns to provide more information about them.
UK: /bɪɡ/
US: /bɪɡ/
Definition 1
Of great size, large.
Elephants are big animals, and they eat a lot.
Definition 2
(of an industry or other field, often capitalized) Thought to have undue influence.
Big Tech
Definition 3
Popular.
That style is very big right now in Europe, especially among teenagers.
Definition 4
Adult.
Kids should get help from big people if they want to use the kitchen.
Definition 5
Fat.
Gosh, she is big!
Definition 6
Important or significant.
What's so big about that? I do it all the time.
Definition 7
(with on) Enthusiastic (about).
I'm not big on the idea, but if you want to go ahead with it, I won't stop you.
Definition 8
Mature, conscientious, principled; generous.
I tried to be the bigger person and just let it go, but I couldn't help myself.
Definition 9
Well-endowed, possessing large breasts in the case of a woman or a large penis in the case of a man.
Whoa, Nadia has gotten pretty big since she hit puberty.
Definition 10
(sometimes figurative) Large with young; pregnant; swelling; ready to give birth or produce.
She was big with child.
Definition 11
Used as an intensifier, especially of negative-valence nouns
You are a big liar. Why are you in such a big hurry?
Definition 12
(of a city) populous
Definition 13
(of somebody's age) old, mature. Used to imply that somebody is too old for something, or acting immaturely.
Adverb : Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to provide more information about how something is done.
UK: /bɪɡ/
US: /bɪɡ/
Definition 1
In a loud manner.
Definition 2
In a boasting manner.
He's always talking big, but he never delivers.
Definition 3
In a large amount or to a large extent.
He won big betting on the croquet championship.
Definition 4
On a large scale, expansively.
You've got to think big to succeed at Amalgamated Plumbing.
Definition 5
Hard.
He hit him big and the guy just crumpled.
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /bɪɡ/
US: /bɪɡ/
Definition 1
To inhabit; occupy
Definition 2
To locate oneself
Definition 3
To build; erect; fashion
Definition 4
To dwell; have a dwelling
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /bɪɡ/
US: /bɪɡ/
Definition 1
One or more kinds of barley, especially six-rowed barley.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms: major leagues
Antonyms: little
Synonyms: adult, fully grown, grown up, all the rage, in demand, well liked, ample, huge, jumbo, large, massive, sizeable, stoor, busty, macromastic, stacked, chubby, plus-size, rotund, essential, paramount, weighty, fanatical, mad, worked up, full, great, heavy
Antonyms: little, miniature, minuscule, minute, small, tiny, little, young
