Big - translation, pronunciation and examples
big
large in size
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大问题
大家庭
大变化
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neutral, general word for large size or amount
slightly more formal than 'big', used for measurable size
stronger than 'big', emphatic but common
moderately large; implies enough size to be notable
strong adjective indicating very great size or extent
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What's the difference between big / large / huge / sizable / enormous / great
neutral, general word for large size or amount
She has a big dog.
У неё большая собака.
They live in a large house.
Они живут в большом доме.
The concert was a huge success.
Концерт имел огромный успех.
moderately large; implies enough size to be notable
He received a sizable donation.
Он получил довольно крупное пожертвование.
They made an enormous profit last year.
Прошлый год они получили огромную прибыль.
We had a great time at the party.
Мы отлично провели время на вечеринке.
The building has massive stone walls.
У здания массивные каменные стены.
very large; often used in formal or literary contexts
She felt immense relief.
Она почувствовала огромное облегчение.
emphatic and visual; like 'huge' but more dramatic
They built a gigantic statue.
Они построили гигантскую статую.
They earned a substantial income.
Они получили существенный доход.
The project required considerable effort.
Проект потребовал значительных усилий.
The desert covers a vast area.
Пустыня занимает огромную территорию.
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How to pronounce big and what this word means
big translation: большой. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce big
/ˈbɪɡ/
big translation
большой
big examples
We planted a big oak tree in the garden.
big transcription
/ˈbɪɡ/, /ˈbɪɡ/
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big meaning: what does it mean?
large in size
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big is pronounced as /ˈbɪɡ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
big definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We planted a big oak tree in the garden. Translation: Мы посадили большой дуб в саду.
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