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big

/bɪɡ/

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noun

Someone or something that is large in stature

Examples :

"The big won the school's annual sports day. "

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noun

An important or powerful person; a celebrity; a big name.

Examples :

"The mayor is a big in our town; everyone knows her. "

person entertainment media essential

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noun

(as plural) The big leagues, big time.

Examples :

"My brother wants to play in the big leagues someday. "

achievement sport entertainment essential

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noun

(BDSM) The participant in ageplay who acts out the older role.

Examples :

"The big at the school's role-playing event was dressed in a suit and tie. "

sex person human entertainment essential

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verb

To praise, recommend, or promote.

Examples :

"The teacher bigged up Maria's project, saying it was the best in the class. "

communication business media essential

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adjective

Of great size, large.

Examples :

"Elephants are big animals, and they eat a lot."

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adjective

(of an industry or other field, often capitalized) Thought to have undue influence.

Examples :

"Big Tech"

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adjective

Examples :

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

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adjective

Examples :

"Kids should get help from big people if they want to use the kitchen."

age person essential

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adjective

Examples :

"Gosh, she is big!"

appearance body essential

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adjective

Important or significant.

Examples :

"The project's success was a big deal for the whole team. "

value business quality essential

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adjective

(with on) Enthusiastic (about).

Examples :

"My brother was big on helping his classmates with math. "

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adjective

Mature, conscientious, principled; generous.

Examples :

"My grandfather is a big supporter of education, always donating to the school. "

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adjective

Well-endowed, possessing large breasts in the case of a woman or a large penis in the case of a man.

Examples :

"Whoa, Nadia has gotten pretty big since she hit puberty."

body sex appearance essential

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adjective

(sometimes figurative) Large with young; pregnant; swelling; ready to give birth or produce.

Examples :

"She was big with child."

body physiology sex family organism essential

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adjective

Used as an intensifier, especially of negative-valence nouns

Examples :

"You are a big liar. Why are you in such a big hurry?"

language linguistics essential

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adjective

(of a city) populous

Examples :

"New York City is a big city, with millions of people living there. "

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adjective

(of somebody's age) old, mature. Used to imply that somebody is too old for something, or acting immaturely.

Examples :

"My grandpa is big enough to understand the importance of listening to his doctor, but he's still acting like a child sometimes. "

age human essential

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adverb

In a loud manner.

Examples :

"The teacher spoke big during the presentation to make sure everyone heard her clearly. "

sound language communication essential

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adverb

In a boasting manner.

Examples :

"My brother boasted big about his test score, saying he was sure he got a perfect grade. "

attitude character language communication essential

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adverb

In a large amount or to a large extent.

Examples :

"He won big betting on the croquet championship."

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adverb

On a large scale, expansively.

Examples :

"The company expanded its operations big, opening new stores in several cities. "

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adverb

Examples :

"He hit him big and the guy just crumpled."

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verb

To inhabit; occupy

Examples :

"The family dog often bigs the living room couch, especially after a long walk. "

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verb

To locate oneself

Examples :

"Before the meeting, Sarah bigged herself up in the mirror, trying to project confidence. "

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verb

To build; erect; fashion

Examples :

"The carpenter is bigging a new shed in the backyard. "

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verb

To dwell; have a dwelling

Examples :

"My grandmother bigs in a cozy little cottage near the forest. "

place being environment essential

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noun

One or more kinds of barley, especially six-rowed barley.

Examples :

"The farmer planted a field of big, hoping to get a good harvest. "

food agriculture plant essential