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Big

usgb/bɪɡ/Volume
adjectivePlay

Large in size or amount.

That's a big house!
Often appears as...
big house
big deal
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Physical SizePlay
Use 'big' for tangible things you can measure, like buildings or animals. SlideLook at that big elephant!
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Quantity EmphasisPlay
'Big' stresses a large quantity, more than average or expected. SlideShe had a big collection of stamps.
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Not Always PositivePlay
'Big' might imply excessiveness and not always something positive. SlideHe's in big trouble now.