Looking for the meaning of the word BIGGER in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BIGGER with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Big
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Middle English (in the sense ‘strong, mighty’): of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
bɪɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
of considerable size or extent
Short Definition:of great size or extent
Examples:- her big hazel eyes
- big buildings
- big staff cuts
Definition:
of considerable importance or seriousness
Short Definition:very important or serious
Examples:- it's a big decision
- his biggest problem is money
- he made a big mistake
Definition:
generous
Short Definition:generous
Examples:- ‘I'm inclined to take pity on you.’ ‘That's big of you!’
Word: Big
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
bɪɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
praise or recommend something highly
Short Definition:praise or recommend
Examples:- the record's been on the streets a while now, but it's still worth bigging up
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