Definition: 1. Above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent. 2. Significant. 3. Of very great significance. 4. Conspicuous in position or importance. 5. Very intense. 6. Loud and firm. 7. Prodigious.
Use 'big' in a sentence:
1. It's the world's biggest computer company.
2. 'Big' and 'large' are synonyms.
3. Her problem was just too big for her to tackle on her own.
4. It would be more economical to buy the bigger size.
5. These shoes are a little too big for me.
6. The new delivery service has taken off in a big way.
7. The band's very big in Japan.
8. She works for one of the Big Six.
9. He was smoking a big cigar.
10. I think boxing will take off in a big way here.
11. They're in training for the big game.
12. We're not just looking at making it big in the UK, we want to be big internationally.
13. There's a big split in the tent.
14. "You'll miss The Brady Bunch."—"Big deal."
15. You're a big girl now.
16. Tonight is the biggest match of his career.
17. They use a lot of big words.
18. He's quite a big oke.
19. Their house is neither big nor small.
20. Scientists believe they are onto something big.
21. (informal)He had this great big grin on his face.
22. If I don't win it's no big deal.
23. You need to think big.
24. Orange is the big colour this year.
25. There could soon be a big increase in unemployment.
26. I never eat a big dinner.
27. The news came as a big blow.
28. This time they've messed up big time!
29. You are making a big mistake.
30. Big meals during the day cause drowsiness.
31. The crowd included a big contingent from Ipswich.
32. People always complain that the big banks and big companies are unfriendly and unhelpful.
33. They're full of big ideas.
34. Australia's a big country.
35. This is too big ─ have you got a small one?
36. She loved the big old house.
37. This is a big issue; we need more time to think about it.
38. The fish I caught was yay big.
39. Her husband was a big man.
40. American forces have begun a big landing.
41. We need to think big.
42. The party was a big success.
43. Exchange is largely controlled by big banks.
44. I'm sure all the big names will come to the club.
45. She gave her mother a big hug.
46. He's hoping to make it big on TV.
47. We changed the car for a bigger one.
48. This could be the start of something big.
49. (informal)Do you really think we can take on the big boys (= compete with the most powerful people) ?
50. A murder was big news.
51. He was riding a big bay.
52. Changing schools made a big difference to my life.
53. This was a big step up in his career.
54. School fees can make a big hole in your savings.
55. Their father was very big in the army.
56. She took the stage for her big moment .
57. In a way it was one of our biggest mistakes.
58. There was a great big pile of books on the table.
59. Do you really think we can take on the big boys?
60. They were earning big money.
61. She gave him a big sloppy kiss.
62. She's already counting down to the big day.
63. There has been a big input of resources into the project from industry.
64. This particular model is one of our biggest sellers.
65. We should aim for a bigger share of the market.
66. Next year we hope to have a bigger share of the market.
67. Most of their economic policies serve the interests of big business.
68. The big growth area of recent years has been in health clubs.
