big

adjective

\ ˈbig

bigger; biggest

Definition of big

(Entry 1 of 3)

1a obsolete : of great strength Sir Launcelot was big and strong again.— Thomas Malory

b : of great force a big storm

2a : large or great in dimensions, bulk, or extent a big house also : large or great in quantity, number, or amount a big fleet

b : operating on a large scale big government

c of a letter : capital sense 1

3a : pregnant especially : nearly ready to give birth big with child

b : full to bursting : swelling big with rage

c of the voice : full and resonant

4a : chief, preeminent the big issue of the campaign

b : outstandingly worthy or able a truly big man

c : of great importance or significance the big moment

d : imposing, pretentious using big words also : marked by or given to boasting big talk

e : magnanimous, generous was big about it

5 informal : more advanced in age : older my big brother : more mature His teachers all told me he was excited about riding the bus, feeling like a big boy now.— Laurie Frey

6a : filled with or characterized by enthusiasm and interest I'm a big fan of soy foods but urge you to choose them wisely.— Andrew Weil : active and enthusiastic My mother is a big baker, and so was my grandmother …— Melissa Parks I'm not a big shopper, so for me to actually like a store is really saying something.— Matt Cameron

b : expressed in an enthusiastic or unrestrained way : hearty greeted me with a big hug

7 : popular soft drinks are very big in Mexico— Russ Leadabrand

8 : full-bodied and flavorful —used of wine

big on

: strongly favoring or liking also : noted for she is big on blushing — Arnold Hano

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