🇺🇸 How to say

“big” in English

big
Illustration of "big" in a English cultural setting
A tall man stands next to a very large tree in a sunny park, smiling as he looks up at its wide branches stretching across the sky.

Usage note

Use 'big' to describe something large in size.

Examples

  • I have a big dog.

    I have a big dog.

  • That is a big house.

    That is a big house.

  • She has big eyes.

    She has big eyes.

Quick check

What does "big" mean?

  • A. big
  • B. bad
  • C. beautiful
  • D. bright

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