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big

Pronunciation: [/bɪɡ/]

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big: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use big in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “size”

(adjective) something large in size or amount. If something is big, it's larger than normal or expected.

Example

The elephant is a big animal.

Example

The ant is not big; it is tiny.

Example

How big is the largest pizza you can order?

Context: “importance”

(noun) importance or significance. When something is big as a noun, it means it's important or carries a lot of weight.

Example

Winning the championship was a big achievement for the team.

Example

His mistake wasn't a big deal; it was easily fixable.

Example

Why is honesty such a big deal in this family?

How to pronounce big

Pronunciation: [/bɪɡ/]

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