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big  /ˈbɪɡ/ ? Meaning of "big"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
  2. (adj) significant
  3. (adj) very intense
  4. (adj) loud and firm
  5. (adj) conspicuous in position or importance
  6. (adj) prodigious
  7. (adj) exhibiting self-importance
  8. (adj) feeling self-importance
  9. (adj) (of animals) fully developed
  10. (adj) marked by intense physical force
  11. (adj) generous and understanding and tolerant
  12. (adj) given or giving freely
  13. (adj) in an advanced stage of pregnancy
  14. (adv) extremely well
  15. (adv) in a boastful manner
  16. (adv) on a grand scale
  17. (adv) in a major way

Synonym(s)

expectant, gravid, great, heavy, large, with child

Antonyms(s)

small

Usage(s):

  • Big butt, big hips, big breasts, small waist, and long hair.

Quotes

  1. "We've shown that in the big moments we can grow even more," Villa said. "We should have scored more goals, but one from Puyol has put us in the final."
    on Jul 8, 2010 By: David Villa Source: The Associated Press

  2. "Right now, I really don't feel like playing for third place," captain Philipp Lahm said. "The disappointment is very big. We had a lot as our goal and we didn't succeed."
    on Jul 7, 2010 By: Philipp Lahm Source: The Associated Press

  3. "Koscielny is a central defender with great ability who performed extremely well last season for Lorient," manager Arsene Wenger told the club's official website. "We identified him as a very strong centre half, who has made big progress very...
    on Jul 7, 2010 By: Arsene Wenger Source: ESPN

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