big
Large in size.
Of considerable physical size, extent, or magnitude.
Important or having a lot of power.
Having great importance, influence, or status.
Kind and ready to give or forgive.
Showing generosity, kindness, or willingness to forgive.
Older than another person in the family or group.
Older or elder in relation to siblings or peers.
- Base: big
- Comparative: bigger
- Superlative: biggest
- Irregular comparative: bigger Adjective
- Irregular superlative: biggest Adjective
big deal
1Something important or impressive
Something that is important or special.
- Getting this job is a big deal for me.
- It’s not such a big deal—don’t worry about it.
go big or go home
1Commit fully or not at all
To give your best effort or not try at all.
- When it comes to competitions, I say go big or go home.
- They decided to go big or go home with their marketing campaign.
make it big
1Become successful or famous
To become very successful or well-known.
- He moved to Hollywood hoping to make it big.
- She made it big as a fashion designer.
think big
1Have ambitious goals or ideas
To plan or dream of doing great things.
- If you want to succeed, you have to think big.
- She’s thinking big about her future business.
big picture
1Overall perspective of situation
The whole situation, not just small parts of it.
- We need to look at the big picture before deciding.
- Don’t get lost in details—remember the big picture.
big picture
2Overall view of a situation
The most important and general facts about something, not the small details.
- We need to focus on the big picture if we want to succeed.
- Don't get lost in the details; remember the big picture.