English · Adjectives
big
/bɪɡ/
[/bɪɡ/]
large in size
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of more than average or expected size, extent, or importance.
Example
They live in a big house with a large garden on the edge of the busy town.
They live in a big house with a large garden on the edge of the busy town.
Etymology
Middle English, of uncertain origin, possibly from a Scandinavian source.
How & Where It’s Used
Very common informal adjective for size and importance.