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big
Definitions
(3)
1
adjective
Large
in
size
,
extent
,
or
capacity
.
The
elephant
is
a
big
animal
.
She
lives
in
a
big
house
with
a
beautiful
garden
.
The
big
box
was
too
heavy
to
lift
.
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2
adjective
Important
or
significant
in
influence
or
power
.
He
is
a
big
figure
in
the
tech
industry
.
Winning
the
award
was
a
big
moment
in
her
career
.
The
company
made
a
big
decision
to
expand
internationally
.
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adjective
Generous
or
magnanimous
in
spirit
.
She
was
big
enough
to
forgive
him
for
his
mistake
.
He
made
a
big
gesture
by
donating
to
the
charity
.
Being
big-hearted
,
she
always
helps
those
in
need
.
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Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
bigg
Originally meant
strong, powerful
Background
The word 'big' has evolved from the Old English 'bigg', which meant strong or powerful. Over time, its meaning expanded to include size and importance.