big
The word 'big' is used to describe objects or people that have a large size, weight, or volume. It can also be used to indicate that something is very important or serious in a specific situation.
例文
3 / 5I want to live in a big house with many rooms.
I want to live in a large home with many rooms.
The government faces a big challenge regarding the new environmental policy.
The government faces a significant challenge regarding the new environmental policy.
Don't worry about the broken glass, it's not a big deal.
Don't worry about the broken glass, it's not an important matter.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'Big' elephant. The word is short, but the object it describes is very large.
クイックテスト
London is a very ____ city with millions of people.
正解！
正解は： big
例文
I want to live in a big house with many rooms.
everydayI want to live in a large home with many rooms.
The government faces a big challenge regarding the new environmental policy.
formalThe government faces a significant challenge regarding the new environmental policy.
Don't worry about the broken glass, it's not a big deal.
informalDon't worry about the broken glass, it's not an important matter.
The data shows a big increase in energy consumption during the winter months.
academicThe data shows a substantial increase in energy consumption during the winter months.
Our company just landed a big contract with a major international client.
businessOur company just secured an important contract with a major international client.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
the big picture
the entire perspective of a situation rather than the small details
a big heart
a very kind and generous personality
big mouth
a person who talks too much or cannot keep a secret
よく混同される語
'Tall' is used for height (vertical distance), while 'big' is used for general size or volume.
'Large' is more formal and used for physical scale, whereas 'big' is common in spoken English for size and importance.
使い方のコツ
In English, 'big' is a very versatile word used for physical size and abstract importance. While common in speech, try to use more specific words like 'significant' or 'substantial' in formal writing.
よくある間違い
Learners often say 'He is big' to mean 'He is tall'. Remember that 'big' refers to overall bulk or width, not just height. Also, remember to double the 'g' when writing 'bigger' or 'biggest'.
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'Big' elephant. The word is short, but the object it describes is very large.
語源
From the Middle English word 'bigge', which likely comes from a Scandinavian or Old Norse source.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In American culture, the phrase 'bigger is better' is often used to describe the preference for large portions, cars, and homes.
クイックテスト
London is a very ____ city with millions of people.
正解！
正解は： big
関連する文法
関連語彙
sizeの関連語
little
A1Describes something that is small in size, dimension, or quantity. It can also refer to a short duration of time or a young age when describing siblings.
small
A1Small describes something that is not large in size, amount, or degree. It is a basic word used to compare the dimensions of objects or the scale of events.
コメント (0)
ログインしてコメント無料で言語学習を始めよう
無料で始める