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.
Exemplos
3 de 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.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Big' elephant. The word is short, but the object it describes is very large.
Quiz rápido
London is a very ____ city with millions of people.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: big
Exemplos
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.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
'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.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
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'.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Big' elephant. The word is short, but the object it describes is very large.
Origem da palavra
From the Middle English word 'bigge', which likely comes from a Scandinavian or Old Norse source.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In American culture, the phrase 'bigger is better' is often used to describe the preference for large portions, cars, and homes.
Quiz rápido
London is a very ____ city with millions of people.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: big
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