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Big Meaning for Kids

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What Does Big Mean?

Adjective

  • Of great size, large.
  • Popular.
  • Adult.
  • Fat.
  • Important or significant.
  • Enthusiastic about something.
  • Mature and responsible.

Verb

  • To praise or promote something.

Noun

  • Someone or something that is large in size.
  • An important or powerful person; a celebrity.
  • The big leagues, big time.

Adverb

  • In a loud manner.
  • In a boasting manner.
  • In a large amount.
  • On a large scale.
  • Hard.

Big — Full Explanation

Big means something that takes up a lot of space or is much larger than other things. For example, a big dog is bigger than a small cat.

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Big Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
बड़ा

bada

विशाल

vishal

बड़ा

bada

Big Synonyms

Big Antonyms

Big in Sentences

  • A big tree gives us shade.
  • My big brother helps me.
  • The big ball rolled away.
  • We saw a big truck on the road.
  • She has a big smile.

Big Story for Kids

A Big Adventure!

In a world so wide and bright,
There are things that give us delight!
Look around, what do you see?
A big tree, as tall as can be!

With branches that stretch and sway,
It gives us shade on a sunny day.
A big dog wags its fluffy tail,
Ready for fun, ready to sail!

Big can be fun, big can be grand,
Like a big hug from a friend’s hand.
So let’s celebrate all things big,
In our hearts, let’s dance a jig!

Frequently Asked Questions About Big

What does 'big' mean?
The word 'big' means something that is large in size or amount.
How do you pronounce 'big'?
You pronounce 'big' like this: 'big' (it rhymes with 'wig').
What is the origin of the word 'big'?
The word 'big' comes from Old Norse, a language spoken by the Vikings, where it meant 'strong' or 'powerful'.
What is the meaning of 'big' in Hindi?
The word 'big' in Hindi is 'बड़ा' (Baṛā).
What is the meaning of 'big' in Kannada?
The word 'big' in Kannada is 'ದೊಡ್ಡ' (Doḍḍa).

Facts & Quotes About Big

Fact: Did you know that the blue whale is the biggest animal on Earth? It can grow as long as 3 school buses!
Proverb: The bigger they are, the harder they fall. (This means that bigger things can face bigger challenges.)
Quote: "The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude." - William James