big

UK: bɪɡ | US: bɪɡ

Definition

  1. adj. of considerable size or extent

  2. adj. important or influential

  3. adj. (informal) generous or magnanimous

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Etymology

The word "big" originates from Old English bycgan (to buy) or beag (ring, bracelet), but its exact path is unclear. By the 13th century, it evolved in Middle English to mean "powerful" or "strong," later shifting to its modern sense of "large." Its simplicity and Germanic roots make it a core adjective in English, resisting further morphological breakdown.

Examples

  1. The elephant is a big animal.

  2. She made a big decision for her career.

  3. He has a big heart and helps everyone.

  4. This project is too big for one person.

  5. They live in a big house near the lake.