big
355
1.0
- adjective
- /bɪg/
- So how does such a big sound come out of something so small?
- a big noise
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- 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 or number
∞
1.0
Very large in size, amount, or degree
∞
1.0
Very concentrated in taste or effect
975
1.0
Very large in size
775
1.0
Having a very strong, high sound
754
2.1
Very large in size, amount, or effect
671
3.0
Very large or impressive
650
2.1
Very large in size or amount
165
3.1
Very large and heavy
145
3.2
Very large, much bigger than normal
132
3.7
Very large in size, amount, or degree
121
3.8
Very large and affecting many people or places
61
3.7
Quite large in size or amount
56
4.7
So large in size or amount that it causes great surprise
53
4.1
Being large in amount and often expensive
36
4.5
Very large in size or amount, much bigger than normal
30
3.6
Very large in size, much bigger than normal
22
3.9
Very large in size or amount
19
7.3
Very large, much bigger than usual
14
6.9
Very large and powerful
1
4.6
Very large or very great in size, amount and quality
Very large, often said in a playful way
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
16
3.4
A group of people who are close and friendly like a loving home
- Informal
6
8.1
To ask why someone is doing something when you are annoyed or surprised
- Informal
2
5.5
An important person in a small group who has more power than elsewhere
Compounds
- Informal
131
4.1
A very successful level in entertainment or sport where people become famous
- Literature
34
3.2
Large companies in the oil industry that have much money and political power
- Specialized
29
3.7
Large sets of information that people analyze with computers to find patterns
27
3.0
A large group of musicians that plays jazz or dance music with instruments like trumpets and saxophones
- Informal
10
7.9
A very large earthquake that causes great damage, often expected in California
- Jargon
8
6.3
A large electronic screen at the New York Stock Exchange that shows stock prices and activity
- Literature
7
4.8
A powerful government or company that watches people and their private information
- Specialized
6
4.1
An idea that the universe began when a hot, very dense point expanded quickly
- Literature
3
3.2
Large technology companies that dominate the internet, online services, and social media
- Specialized
3
5.2
Large scientific projects that need a lot of money and many people to make big discoveries
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.