Big

/bɪɡ/

noun

  1. Someone or something that is large in stature

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

  3. (as plural) The big leagues, big time.

Synonyms: major leagues

verb

  1. To praise, recommend, or promote.

adjective

  1. Of great size, large.

    Elephants are big animals, and they eat a lot.

  2. (of an industry or other field, often capitalized) Thought to have undue influence.

    Big Tech

  3. Popular.

    That style is very big right now in Europe, especially among teenagers.

Synonyms: adult, fully grown, grown up, all the rage, in demand, well liked, ample, huge

adverb

  1. In a loud manner.

  2. In a boasting manner.

    He's always talking big, but he never delivers.

  3. In a large amount or to a large extent.

    He won big betting on the croquet championship.

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