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There are 27 meanings of the word Big.

How to pronounce big:

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Big - as an adjective

Above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

Example: "A large city"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
large6
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
little6

Big - as an adverb

Extremely well

Example: "His performance went over big"

In a boastful manner

Example: "He talked big all evening"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boastfully18large6vauntingly17

On a grand scale

Example: "Think big"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
small7

In a major way

Example: "The play failed big at the box office"

Big - as an adjective satellite

Significant

Example: "Graduation was a big day in his life"

Serious or severe

Example: "A bad headache"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bad6

Loud and firm

Example: "A big voice"

Conspicuous in position or importance

Example: "A big figure in the movement"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
large6prominent13

Prodigious

Example: "Big spender"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heavy14

Exhibiting self-importance

Example: "Big talk"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boastful13braggart12bragging13braggy13cock-a-hoopcrowing13self-aggrandisingself-aggrandizing

Feeling self-importance

Example: "Too big for his britches"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
swelled11vainglorious16

(of animals) fully developed

Example: "An adult animal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adult6full-grownfully growngrown9grownup13

Marked by intense physical force

Example: "A big wind"

Generous and understanding and tolerant

Example: "A heart big enough to hold no grudges"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
large6magnanimous16

Given or giving freely

Example: "Was a big tipper"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bighearted17bounteous11bountiful14freehanded18giving11handsome14liberal9openhanded17

In an advanced stage of pregnancy

Example: "Was big with child"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enceinte10expectant20gravid11great6heavy14large6with child

Big - as a noun

Someone or something that is large in stature

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

(as plural) the big leagues, big time.

(bdsm) the participant in ageplay who acts out the older role.

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

Big - as a verb

To praise, recommend, or promote.

To inhabit; occupy

To locate oneself

To build; erect; fashion

To dwell; have a dwelling

Example Sentences

"She bought a big house with a sprawling garden."
"My best friend has a big heart and is always there for me."
"The company announced a big profit increase this quarter."
"I need a big suitcase for all my clothes."
"The elephant is a big animal."
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Word Game Points

Is BIG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, big is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BIG has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is BIG a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, big is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BIG has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is BIG a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, big is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BIG has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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