Synonyms for

Big

Adjective / bɪg / Another word for big — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

large in size, amount, or degree

Synonyms & similar words

great bighearted swelled little bountiful boastful small grown bragging openhanded bad enceinte vainglorious magnanimous bounteous liberal freehanded gravid handsome grownup adult crowing boastfully heavy vauntingly huge enormous gigantic massive colossal immense substantial great large sizeable tall high significant important prominent conspicuous imposing impressive commanding majestic

Synonyms by register

Formal

large great substantial considerable

Informal

huge massive enormous ginormous

Literary

vast grand ample

Antonyms

small little tiny miniature slight diminutive

Common collocations

  • big deal
  • big picture
  • big idea
  • big problem
  • big city
  • big house
  • big change
  • big success

Word family

noun bigness
adjective big
adverb bigly

Usage note

While 'big' is common in everyday speech, more formal contexts might prefer 'large' or 'substantial'. 'Bigly' is a less common adverbial form, sometimes used humorously.

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Example sentences

  1. The big dog barked loudly.
  2. I have a big piece of cake.
  3. The big tree provided shade.
  4. My brother is a big boy now.
  5. The big amusement park had many rides.

Quotes

  • Great things are done by a series of small things brought together. - Vincent Van Gogh
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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