big
197
1.0
- adjective
- /bɪg/
:
fuerte
- So how does such a big sound come out of something so small?
- a big noise
So for last time, in simple terms, big ZAP force makes CPU go boom.
- So for last time, in simple terms, big ZAP force makes CPU go boom.
- If they say no, let out a big exhale, sigh, go.
- We're a baby with a very, very big noisy rattle.
- And there was this big dead silence over the room.
Examples
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Then, the night exploded with bright orange blossoms and the thunder of big bore rifles.
Fiction book (1994) -
And there was this big dead silence over the room.
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Several Army officers I talked to reported hearing a big explosion.
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And most of all, he liked hearing the thunder of the big drums and the jingle of the dance bells.
Fiction book (1997) -
The thunder struck with a big roar that shook the entire neighborhood.
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After the announcement, the crowd erupted into a big cheer that filled the stadium.
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The band played a big piece that resonated through the concert hall, captivating everyone.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
Bigger than average in size, number, or amount
∞
1.0
Very large in size, amount, or degree
∞
1.0
Very large in size or number
∞
1.0
Very concentrated in taste or effect
878
1.0
Very large in size
842
2.1
Very large in size, amount, or effect
794
3.0
Very large or impressive
733
1.0
Having a very strong, high sound
721
2.1
Very large in size or amount
236
3.1
Very large and heavy
141
3.7
Very large in size, amount, or degree
139
3.2
Very large, much bigger than normal
65
3.8
Very large and affecting many people or places
64
3.7
Quite large in size or amount
55
4.7
So large in size or amount that it causes great surprise
45
4.1
Being large in amount and often expensive
37
3.6
Very large in size, much bigger than normal
21
4.5
Very large in size or amount, much bigger than normal
19
7.3
Very large, much bigger than usual
8
6.9
Very large and powerful
5
3.9
Very large in size or amount
1
4.6
Very large or very great in size, amount and quality
Very large, often said in a playful way
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
14
3.4
A group of people who are close and friendly like a loving home
- Informal
1
5.5
An important person in a small group who has more power than elsewhere
- Informal
To ask why someone is doing something when you are annoyed or surprised
Compounds
- Informal
161
4.1
A very successful level in entertainment or sport where people become famous
- Specialized
23
3.7
Large sets of information that people analyze with computers to find patterns
- Informal
19
7.9
A very large earthquake that causes great damage, often expected in California
16
3.0
A large group of musicians that plays jazz or dance music with instruments like trumpets and saxophones
- Literature
12
3.2
Large companies in the oil industry that have much money and political power
- Literature
8
4.8
A powerful government or company that watches people and their private information
- Specialized
4
4.1
An idea that the universe began when a hot, very dense point expanded quickly
- Jargon
3
6.3
A large electronic screen at the New York Stock Exchange that shows stock prices and activity
- Specialized
2
8.4
A very large powerful bomb the US military uses to destroy enemy positions
- US
2
7.4
A large electronic or physical board that shows current stock prices at an exchange
- Specialized
2
5.2
Large scientific projects that need a lot of money and many people to make big discoveries
- Literature
1
3.2
Large technology companies that dominate the internet, online services, and social media
How Intense
Surface Forms
Etymology
Big that once meant 'large' also came to describe strong, full sounds or forces, like a big voice or a big chord that fills a room. So big can mean loud or powerful in feeling.