English · Adjectives
biggest
/ˈbɪɡɪst/
[/ˈbɪɡɪst/]
superlative of big
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'big'. Used to say something is the largest in size of all.
Example
This is the biggest cake I have ever seen.
This is the biggest cake I have ever seen.
Etymology
From 'big' plus the superlative suffix '-est'; the final consonant doubles.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.