big Antonyms

Meaning of big

Wordnet

big (a)

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

Wordnet

big (s)

significant

very intense

loud and firm

conspicuous in position or importance

prodigious

exhibiting self-importance

feeling self-importance

(of animals) fully developed

marked by intense physical force

generous and understanding and tolerant

given or giving freely

in an advanced stage of pregnancy

Wordnet

big (r)

extremely well

in a boastful manner

on a grand scale

in a major way

Webster

big (superl.)

Having largeness of size; of much bulk or magnitude; of great size; large.

Great with young; pregnant; swelling; ready to give birth or produce; -- often figuratively.

Having greatness, fullness, importance, inflation, distention, etc., whether in a good or a bad sense; as, a big heart; a big voice; big looks; to look big. As applied to looks, it indicates haughtiness or pride.

Webster

big (n.)

Alt. of Bigg

Webster

big (v. t.)

Alt. of Bigg

big Sentence Examples

  1. The elephant was so big that it overshadowed everything around it.
  2. She had a big heart, always willing to help those in need.
  3. The mansion had big, ornate doors that made a grand entrance.
  4. Winning the lottery was a big moment in his life.
  5. The company's CEO had big plans for expansion into international markets.
  6. The dog's big eyes begged for a treat from its owner.
  7. He made a big mistake by not studying for the exam.
  8. The mountains loomed big in the distance, majestic and imposing.
  9. She dreamed of making a big impact on the world through her charitable work.
  10. The city had a big, bustling market where vendors sold all sorts of goods.

FAQs About the word big

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent, significant, very intense, loud and firm, conspicuous in position or importance, prodigious,

major, important, significant, historic, remarkable, tectonic, consequential, meaningful, much, momentous

minor, unimportant, trivial, small, slight, insignificant, minor, negligible, slight, little

The elephant was so big that it overshadowed everything around it.

She had a big heart, always willing to help those in need.

The mansion had big, ornate doors that made a grand entrance.

Winning the lottery was a big moment in his life.