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big

/bɪg/

big name

big names

Translations

bigadjective

bigger

Comp.

biggest

Super.

/bɪg/

большой

The big dog barked loudly.

Большая собака громко лаяла.

крупный

He is a big businessman in the city.

Он крупный бизнесмен в городе.

значительный

There was a big improvement in her performance.

Было значительное улучшение в её выступлении.

высокий

He has a big position in the company.

У него высокая должность в компании.

Additional translations

Synonyms

Antonyms

bignoun

bigs

Countable slang/informal noun referring to an important person or, in sports, a tall/strong player.

bigadverb

/bɪɡ/

Informal/colloquial adverb meaning ‘in a flamboyant, successful, or impressive manner’

Definitions

bigadjective

Of considerable size, extent, or intensity.

The big house on the corner is up for sale.

Of great importance or seriousness.

Winning the championship was a big moment for the team.

Generous or magnanimous.

He was big enough to forgive her mistake.

Older or elder, often used in relation to siblings.

My big brother taught me how to ride a bike.

bignoun

(slang, sports) A tall or physically strong player, especially a center or power forward in basketball or similar sports.

The coach signed two new bigs to strengthen the front court.

(informal, usually plural) An important or influential person.

During the conference she managed to speak with some of the industry bigs.

bigadverb

In a flamboyant, impressive, or highly successful manner; to a great extent.

After years of small gigs, the band finally made it big.