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big

The correct spelling is big.

How to pronounce big

/bɪɡ/
noun

IPA: /bɪɡ/

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The correct spelling is big. Someone or something that is large in stature For example: "Elephants are big animals, and they eat a lot."

Usage Examples

“Elephants are big animals, and they eat a lot.”

“Big Tech”

“That style is very big right now in Europe, especially among teenagers.”

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Someone or something that is large in stature
  2. 2.An important or powerful person; a celebrity; a big name.
  3. 3.(as plural) The big leagues, big time.
  4. 4.(BDSM) The participant in ageplay who acts out the older role.
  5. 5.One or more kinds of barley, especially six-rowed barley.

verb

  1. 1.To praise, recommend, or promote.
  2. 2.To inhabit; occupy
  3. 3.To locate oneself
  4. 4.To build; erect; fashion
  5. 5.To dwell; have a dwelling

adjective

  1. 1.Of great size, large.
  2. 2.(of an industry or other field, often capitalized) Thought to have undue influence.
  3. 3.Popular.
  4. 4.Adult.
  5. 5.Fat.

adverb

  1. 1.In a loud manner.
  2. 2.In a boasting manner.
  3. 3.In a large amount or to a large extent.
  4. 4.On a large scale, expansively.
  5. 5.Hard.

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